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A peek at the future at Heartland: Savvier patients, digital health and millennials

by: 
Theresa Flaherty
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06/14/2019
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WATERLOO, Iowa – The healthcare industry has gotten smarter about what patients actually want, and HME providers are in the right place at the right time to benefit, said keynote speaker Jeff Cribbs at the Heartland Conference last week.

CBD calls, but will providers answer?

by: 
Liz Beaulieu
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06/14/2019
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YARMOUTH, Maine – Fifty-one percent of respondents to a recent HME Newspoll say they’re considering adding CBD products to their offerings, but they’re worried about the possible ramifications to their businesses.

In brief: UroMed to close, bid registration opens

by: 
HME News Staff
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06/14/2019
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SUWANEE, Ga. – UroMed, a provider of urological, incontinence and other disposable medical supplies, will close on July 8, according to a letter to its customers.

Register for Round 2021

by: 
HME News Staff
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06/12/2019
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WASHINGTON – Registration is now open for Round 2021 of Medicare’s competitive bidding program.

CMS makes concessions for support surfaces

by: 
Theresa Flaherty
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06/07/2019
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WASHINGTON – CMS has implemented a shorter, five-day turnaround time for prior authorizations for support surfaces, but there are no changes to the coverage criteria, CMS officials said during a Special Open Door Forum on June 4.

In brief: CVS doubles down on HealthHUBs, CMS seeks input on paperwork burden

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HME News Staff
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06/07/2019
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WOONSOCKET, R.I. – CVS Health will open additional HealthHUBs in Houston this year, as well as in Atlanta, Philadelphia/Southern New Jersey and Tampa, the company announced as part of its 2019 Investor Day on June 4.

CMS seeks input on paperwork burden, including documentation requirements for payment

by: 
HME News Staff
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06/07/2019
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WASHINGTON – CMS on June 6 issued a Request For Information on how to streamline regulations and cut the “red tape” that weighs down the healthcare system.

CMS provides new details on prior auth process

by: 
HME News Staff
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06/05/2019
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WASHINGTON – CMS will turn around requests for prior authorizations for support surfaces in five business days, the agency announced during a Special Open Door Forum on Tuesday.

CMS will turn around expedited requests in two days, it says.

Survey: Access issues aren’t limited to Medicare

by: 
HME News Staff
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06/05/2019
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WATERLOO, Iowa – The inability to get HME and supplies in a timely manner is a widespread concern for patients and caregivers, according to an informal survey conducted by People for Quality Care.

In brief: Crunch time for non-invasive vents, with sign-on letter approaching deadline and patient organizations weighing in

by: 
HME News Staff
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05/31/2019
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WASHINGTON – The deadline for a sign-on letter in the House of Representatives that asks CMS to drop non-invasive vents from Round 2021 of competitive bidding could be as early as June 5, AAHomecare reports.

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