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

WASHINGTON, DC – CMS is soliciting comments on adding ventilators and back/knee braces to the product categories included in the next round of the bidding program. MedPAC had identified ventilators among items with comparatively high Medicare r

SANDWICH, MA – The Final ESRD rule is critically flawed; There, I said it. The totality of the rule does represent a step forward with respect to tone, and the ongoing relief for rural markets is meaningful. However, it makes up for that forwar