WASHINGTON, DC – Following the initial announcement on the 2019 Medicare DMEPOS fee schedule, CMS has posted the complete fee schedule details here. Oxygen suppliers and other respiratory stakeholders have been particularly interested in seei

LAS VEGAS – We used to call them “Early Bird” rates, but that harkened back to the senior menu at the local coffee shop. SmartSaver is more accurate, because these rates are indeed “smart” and you will definitely “save” if you decide to

NEW YORK, NY – A new report from the American Thoracic Society looks at challenges in improving care for oxygen patients, including the impacts on patient access stemming from the competitive bidding program for home medical equipment. The repo

WASHINGTON, DC – There is very good news from Congress for people with disabilities who rely on Complex Rehab Technology (CRT) manual wheelchairs. Newly introduced year-end legislation will protect access to this specialized CRT equipment for t

WASHINGTON, DC – On Nov. 1, CMS put out a request for comments to include certain ventilator classes (HCPCS codes E0465, E0466, and E0467) in the next round of the competitive bidding program, as well as adding several knee and back brace HCPCS

SHAVERTOWN, PA – As I stare into the roaring fire, I realize at some point it turned dark outside. Yet, when I started my day at 3:00 a.m., it was dark then too. My other senses kick in, and I realize our 100-year-old farmhouse is so quiet. My