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Philips Respironics to truckers: Sleep well, drive safe |
11.17.2008
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MURRYSVILLE, Pa. - Philips Respironics has launched a program to increase awareness of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) among truck drivers. The "Sleep Well, Drive Safe" program incorporates five elements: education, screening, testing, therapy and compliance. "We hope that this program will increase awareness of OSA and get a majority of drivers tested and treated within the trucking industry," stated Chick Maffei, manager of National Key Accounts (Special Initiatives) for Philips Respironics. "There are a large number of OSA sufferers who go undiagnosed and untreated, and they present a potential risk for being drowsy drivers. Our goal is to provide a safe working environment for truckers and, ultimately, safer highways for everyone." About 28% of truckers who participated in a recent study sponsored by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and the American Transportation Research Institute of the American Trucking Associations had some form of sleep apnea. Philips Respironics is working with sleep labs and homecare providers to execute the program. Additionally, it has launched a Web site, www.philips.com/trucking, which provides information for trucking company owners, safety directors and drivers. Over the summer, Covidien partnered with Sleep Pointe, a sleep apnea management company, to bring mobile sleep labs to truck stops across America.
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| 1-3 AAHomecare Washington Legislative Conference | The American Association for Homecare will host the Washington Legislative Conference, March 1-3, 2010, at the Capital Hilton, Washington, D.C.
It is impossible to have a strong impact on home medical equipment policy without more involvement on Capitol Hill. In 2010, the home medical equipment community faces continued challenges: competitive bidding, complex mobility policy, the oxygen cap, and other regulatory and legislative concerns.
So we are asking HME stakeholders to make their voice heard. AAHomecare will provide background materials for this key annual lobbying event for the HME sector. Speakers during the conference will include members of Congress and officials from CMS.
For more information, please visit www.aahomecare.org
| | 2-3 CAMPS Annual Convention | Attend the CAMPS Convention for only $125 (member pricing) and attend as many of the various sessions. The schedule is divided into tracks to help you determine the best sessions for your interest. This year's line-up includes sessions such as: Business Management, Operations / Reimbursement, Exemptee Training, Respiratory CE*, RESNA RT Prep Test. Earn 6 units of continuing education with the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC). Do not hesitate, register by February 1, 2010 to take advantage of the $50 savings. Register here: http://member.campsone.org/cgi-shl/TWServer.exe?EREG:OrderEvent:2010AM
| | 11-13 Medtrade Spring | May 11-13, Las Vegas at the Sands Expo and Convention Center. This annual event features educational sessions and an exhibit hall where manufacturers show off their latest wares. For more information, or to register: www.medtrade.com/medtrade-spring
| | 16-16 PAMS 2010 Annual Billing Seminar | Pennsylvania Association of Medical Equipment Suppliers (PAMS) holds 2010 Annual Billing Seminar featuring Andrea Stark, a reimbursement specialist for MiraVista. Topics covered will include "Documentation Requirements for General DME"; "Utilizing ABNs: A Best Practices Guide"; and "Medicare's Latest Anti-Fraud Initiatives." Registration: $100 for PAMS members and $125 for non-members. Location: Four Points Sheraton in Harrisburg, Pa. FMI: www.pamsonline.org.
| | 18-18 DME Billing 102: AR Management Strategies | 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Join Andrea Stark for the second installation in a special three-part billing series, where you’ll learn how to:
Prescreen your claims for potential denials.
Utilize technology to submit claims electronically, reduce the burden on your AR department, and decrease your risk of getting denied.
dentify potential same or similar, medical necessity, or other eligibility issues (i.e. SNF stays).
Establish an AR Strategy and ensure that reporting tools effectively capture the vulnerabilities of claim processing to include analysis of claim rejections, days sales outstanding and denials.
This webinar will provide you with the tips and tools you need to be sure you are properly submitting claims to Medicare, the first time around.
| | 18-18 Florida Home Care Conference | AMEPA and FAHCS present the third annual Florida Home Care Conference. Scheduled to appear: Walt Gorski (Washington update), Jeff Baird (Legal), Mark Higley (Audits), Sean Schwinghammer (Tallahassee update), Sylvia Toscano (Billing) and Ty Bello (Referrals).
FMI: visit www.amepa.us or e-mail info@amepa.us
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| 14-16 2010 MAMES Spring Convention | MAMES is pleased to announce the opening of ONLINE registration for the 2010 MAMES Spring Convention & Exhibition being held April 14 - 16, 2010 in Omaha, Nebraska. Online registration is available by clicking on the following link: http://www.mames.com/confreg_spring.cfm or by going to: www.mames.com and clicking on the "Education" icon on our homepage.
| | 19-21 Essentially Women Focus on the Future 2010 Tradeshow & Conference | Annual event features manufacturer exhibits, networking and educational sessions for womens health providers. Louisville, Ky.
FMI: call 800-988-4484, visit www.essentiallywomen.com or email melissa@essentiallywomen.com
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| 11-11 Make Your Accreditation Work for You | This free workshop from ACHC will be hosted by Tim Safley.
Trump International Hotel Las Vegas
1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
To register, go to www.achc.org.
| | 20-21 PAMS 2010 Annual Convention | Pennsylvania Association of Medical Equipment Suppliers (PAMS) holds 2010 Annual Convention. This year's theme is "Extreme Makeover: HME Edition." FMI: http://www.pamsonline.org/
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