Tag: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
Regulatory update: Ventilator access, bid relief support
June 15, 2023HME News Staff
ARLINGTON, Va. – AAHomecare and the ALS Association asked CMS to promptly issue a memorandum clarifying medical policy and coverage of non-invasive ventilators (NIVs) and take steps to expedite authorizations for people living with ALS.
They shared their concerns about reports of denials as high as 86% and 64% for two major MA plans, with rates in the low teens for other MA plans. They report issues for both new setups and continued authorizations.
“The ALS Association...
Permobil donates Giants-themed wheelchair
June 6, 2023HME News Staff
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Permobil Foundation, in partnership with the San Francisco Giants, LiveLikeLou and Phi Delta Theta, gave Osiel Mendoza his own team-branded, custom Permobil power wheelchair as part of Lou Gehrig celebrations before the game started. “Osiel has lived with ALS for years with courage and strength,” said Ashley Davis, executive director of the Permobil Foundation. “He had no idea we would be surprising him with a new M3 Corpus wheelchair with the Giants’...
Permobil Foundation gifts wheelchair
September 15, 2022HME News Staff
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Permobil Foundation, in partnership with the St. Louis Cardinals, LiveLikeLou, Phi Delta Theta and Cardinals Care, gave Alan Brown his own team-branded, custom Permobil M3 Corpus power wheelchair. “Alan has dedicated his life to providing adaptive equipment to others,” says Ashley Davis, executive director of the Permobil Foundation. “We were so impressed with the stories we heard from his 40 years at BraunAbililty, like crafting custom wheelchair solutions...
Permobil donates wheelchair
July 6, 2021HME News Staff
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Permobil Foundation, in partnership with the Cincinnati Reds, LiveLikeLou and Phi Delta Theta, gave Adam Wilson his own team-branded, custom Permobil power wheelchair at a recent home game. Wilson has been one of the driving forces behind Major League Baseball’s adoption of Lou Gehrig Day as committee co-chair. “Adam has lived with ALS for years and had no idea we would be surprising him with a new M3 Corpus wheelchair with the custom Red’s colors and...
In brief: RAC audits test strips, Medicare overpays for PSG
June 21, 2019HME News Staff
WASHINGTON - Performant, the national RAC for DME, received approval from CMS on June 14 to audit blood glucose test strips (A4253) nationwide.
“The quantity of glucose test strips that are covered depends upon the usual medical needs of the diabetic patient,” reads an announcement on the RAC's website. “Documentation will be reviewed to determine if the utilization guidelines for glucose test strips were met.”
The RAC will be reviewing claims that have a “claim...
Permobil re-ups ALS partnership, closes location
June 19, 2019HME News Staff
LEBANON, Tenn. - Permobil and the Permobil Foundation have renewed their partnership with the ALS Association to support the association's local Walk to Defeat ALS events across the country. Since 2000, these events have raised more than $318 million. Permobil also collaborated with the association on its recent advocacy efforts on Capitol Hill. “Our ongoing support of The ALS Association is unfaltering, as is their fight to find a cure for this devastating disease,” said Ashley Davis,...
Quantum Rehab backs Team Gleason
August 21, 2018HME News Staff
EXETER, Pa. - Quantum Rehab has pledged to contribute $50,000 to the Team Gleason Foundation, a nonprofit that aims to provide leading edge technology, equipment and services to individuals with ALS. Quantum Rehab will also pay for seat-elevation technology, like its iLevel system, to be distributed by Team Gleason to individuals living with ALS. “Those living with ALS face daily challenges,” said John Storie, vice president, Quantum sales-Eastern America. “Access to life-sustaining...
Option Care signs on to provide Radicava
November 1, 2017HME News Staff
BANNOCKBURN, Ill. - Option Care Enterprises has become a nationally contracted home infusion provider of Radicava, the first ALS treatment option approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and has partnered with the ALS Association. Already, Option Care has started more than 100 patients with ALS on Radivaca. “Option Care applauds The ALS Association's mission and recognizes their efforts in giving help and hope to those facing the disease,” said John Rademacher, CEO, Option Care....
Short takes: Option Care, Medicine Shoppe
September 6, 2017HME News Staff
Bannockburn, Ill.-based Option Care, an independent provider of home and alternate treatment site infusion services, has signed an agreement to become a national contracted provider of Radicava, an IV infusion treatment for ALS. Radicava is the first ALS treatment option approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in more than 20 years. Option Care says its national payer network includes contracts with more than 800 health plans, ensuring broad access to the treatment…After more than two...
Ice Bucket Challenge pays off
July 28, 2016HME News Staff
WASHINGTON - Funding generated from the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, the 2014 viral video awareness campaign for ALS,has yielded new genetic findings. One million dollars of the $220 million dollars raised went towards Project MinE, a University of Massachusetts Medical School Project that was able to identify the NEK1 gene, providing another potential target for therapy development. NCART Executive Director Don Clayback accepted the ALS Association's Ice Bucket in honor of National CRT Awareness...