Tag: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)

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...

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’...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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....

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 years...

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...