WASHINGTON, D.C. – On May 7, 2020, the DME MACs announced that the CMN for oxygen claims will not be required during this COVID-19 Public Health Emergency. This announcement implements CMS’  Interim Final Rule (CMS-1744-IFC) that waived the

AMARILLO, TX – It seems that each time we pause to catch our breath and reorganize during this pandemic something else changes that demands immediate attention. As we write this article (Friday, April 24) President Trump is signing into law a n

WASHINGTON, DC – Last week, the House of Representative passed H.R. 266, the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act, legislation providing additional funding for hospitals and health care providers, testing, and replenishing sm

WASHINGTON, DC – CMS announced last week that it is removing non-invasive ventilators from the next round of the Medicare Competitive Bidding Program. “CMS is making the right call at the right time in removing non-invasive vents from the

SPENCERVILLE, IN – We will get through this time and come out on the other side. Predictions as to what this new normal will be are anyone’s guess. But we must begin to prepare for working through this time as both HME providers and manufactu

AMARILLO, TX – With the exception of the 1917 influenza pandemic, what the country is experiencing today is unprecedented. It is a fair statement that the United States was not prepared for COVID-19. All of us—citizens and health care provide