CMS Announces Cancellation of Round 2021 for Most Product Categories and Proposes New Payment Rules Post-Pandemic
November 2, 2020
WASHINGTON, DC – In a long-awaited and dramatic announcement late last Tuesday, CMS explained it would not be moving forward with 13 of the 15 product categories in Round 2021 of the competitive bidding program (CBP) that has been scheduled to
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Respiratory/Sleep
Zopec Medical Makes Statement With CPAP/BiPAP Batteries
November 1, 2020
BLAINE, MN – Zopec Explore CPAP/BiPAP batteries have been gaining considerable momentum in recent years thanks to an ability to provide uninterrupted power via AutoSwitch Technology. Strong S. Huang, CEO and founder, Zopec Medical LLC., Blaine, Min
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Legislative/Advocacy
AAHomecare Submits Comments to Innovative Technology Proposed Rule
November 1, 2020
WASHINGTON, DC – Last week, AAHomecare submitted comments to the proposed rule titled: Medicare Coverage of Innovative Technology and the Definition of “Reasonable and Necessary”. In this rule, CMS is proposing to establish a new cove
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Respiratory/Sleep
Important Year for VOCSN Multi-Function Ventilator
October 31, 2020
BOTHELL, WA – In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Ventec Life Systems sought an “out-of-the-box” solution to rapidly scale production of their VOCSN critical care ventilator. In March, they formed a partnership with General Motors, and in
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Rehab/Mobility
Medtrade Exhibitor Pride Mobility Launches Go Chair® MED Power Chair
October 31, 2020
EXETER, PA – The new Go Chair® MED Power Chair* from Pride Mobility Products® is now available. The Go Chair MED has a similar footprint to Pride’s popular Go Chair®. However, with additional enhancements, the Go Chair MED is HCPCS coded as K0
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General Healthcare
Medtrade Virtual Conference Kicks Off Nov. 4-5 – Access Clear Analysis Via 25+ Educational Sessions
October 31, 2020
ATLANTA – Just last week, CMS announced there will be no round 2021 competitive bidding contracts awarded, with the exception of off-the-shelf back braces and knee braces. What does it mean for your business now and in the future? Speakers at this