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CMS to providers: Pay attention to the rules

Fri, 3 Jul 2009 18:55:18 CDT

BALTIMORE – Whether it involved surety bonds, accreditation or national competitive bidding, CMS officials had plenty of reminders and warnings for providers during today’s Open Door Forum.
“There is a rumor floating around that suppliers with more than 20 locations ...

Medtrade refocuses efforts to help HME industry

Fri, 3 Jul 2009 18:55:18 CDT

ATLANTA – A powerful group of industry leaders have convinced Medtrade to up its game.
“The last couple of years people were quite dissatisfied, but I think now we have it on the right track,” said Bill Elliott, president and ...

Analysts predict bleak future for HME under healthcare reform

Fri, 3 Jul 2009 18:55:18 CDT

YARMOUTH, Maine – When it comes to healthcare reform, the big money seems to be betting against the home medical equipment industry.
Certainly a lot has to happen before healthcare reform becomes a reality, but in the early goings, analysts ...

Compliance programs: 'A great way to raise the bar'

Fri, 3 Jul 2009 18:55:18 CDT

WASHINGTON - The draft healthcare reform plan recently released by the House of Representatives isn't all bad, industry stakeholders say. To help reduce fraud and abuse, it would require HME providers to have compliance programs.
"This would be a great ...

Rehab rundown: Industry wins some, loses some

Fri, 3 Jul 2009 18:55:18 CDT

WASHINGTON - The rehab industry scored a swift victory June 18, when the DME MAC medical directors agreed to tweak the local coverage determination (LCD) for wheelchair seating.
U.S. Rehab's Peggy Walker sent the medical directors a packet of information, ...