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Senators to Reconsider Surety Bond Legislation

The lead co-sponsor of a senate bill that would require HME providers to retain a $500,000 surety bond — at a cost of up to $20,000 — will reconsider that provision.

Finding an On-Ramp for Providing Auto Access

Auto access represents a tremendous opportunity for providers, but how can they tap into it?

Senate Bill Could Cost Providers Up to $20,000

Legislation calls for providers to retain $500,000 surety bond and stiffens fines for Medicare fraud.

Swimming Lessons

Oxygen Outlook



VGM Lunch Bucket Broadcast to Discuss Competitive Bidding, Policy Issues

VGM hour-long Lunch Bucket Webcast expects to discuss topics such as pending zip code announcements for competitive bidding round two and when round one's bidders could be announced.

It’s a “Booming” Market

Going for the Cash

Time for a Retail Makeover?

One Size Doesn’t Fit All

Public Comment Period on CMS’s Revised DMEPOS Quality Supplier Standards Closes March 25

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services proposes various changes to existing standards, as well as additional standards.

Cash Sales: A ‘Booming’ Market

Baby boomers might become the next hot opportunity for HME cash sales.

Quantum Rehab Releases Revised Provider Standards

Quantum Rehab, a division of Pride Mobility, has released a revision of its eight quality standards for providers offering its products.

Safe and Sound

Accreditation: The Clock Is Ticking

The Sept. 30, 2009 deadline to be accredited in order to continue billing Medicare part B is closer than some providers might think. Learn why.

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