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Legislative/Advocacy
Applications for Medicaid/CHIP Provider Relief Due July 20
July 12, 2020
WASHINGTON, D.C. – HME suppliers who are eligible for recently announced relief based on Medicaid/CHIP billing must submit their applications through the Enhanced Provider Relief Fund Portal by Monday, July 20, 2020. HHS has emphasized that pro
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Respiratory/Sleep
Philips’ Medtrade Spring Award Winner Officially Launches
July 11, 2020
MURRYSVILLE, PA – Royal Philips launched its Philips Respironics Mask Selector last week, touted as “the first and only clinically validated, 3D facial scanning solution that helps providers to fit 9 out of 10 patients with the right mask from th
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Legislative/Advocacy
North Carolina HME Suppliers Score Win
July 11, 2020
RALEIGH, N.C. – North Carolina HME stakeholders successfully concluded a year-long effort to protect reimbursement rates for Medicaid beneficiaries served through MCOs when Gov. Roy Cooper signed comprehensive Medicaid bill SB 808 last week. Th
Audits Set to Resume
July 11, 2020
WASHINGTON, D.C. – During the public health emergency (“PHE”) CMS suspended most Medicare fee-for-service (“FFS”) medical reviews. Unfortunately, this suspension is coming to an end. In the most recent Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19
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Respiratory/Sleep
Competitive Bidding Access Concerns Persist
July 4, 2020
HUNTINGTON, W.V. – Why are many HME advocates urging Congress to delay round 2021 of the competitive bidding program? There are many reasons, but quality and availability of care are still major concerns. With a pandemic raging, the time may be
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Respiratory/Sleep
Net Profit Up 37% for Medtrade Exhibitor Fisher & Paykel
July 4, 2020
AUCKLAND, NZ – Medtrade exhibitor Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corp reported positive results for the full year ended March 31, 2020, with operating revenue of $1.26 billion, up 18% over last year, or 14% in constant currency. Net profit after ta