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General Healthcare
In Brief: New CMS App; Triple W Nabs Award
February 3, 2019
New App Displays What Original Medicare Covers WASHINGTON, DC – Last week, CMS launched a new app that gives consumers “a modernized Medicare experience” with direct access on a mobile device to some of the most-used content on Medicare.gov
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Legislative/Advocacy
Where Does the Industry Go from Here?
February 2, 2019
WATERLOO, IA – Ok…The industry now has had time to digest the ESRD Final Rule and its impact. Where does the industry go from here? The good news is that there is a two-year gap period before the next round of Bidding (until Dec. 31, 2020). T
Medicaid State Program Integrity Departments
February 2, 2019
AMARILLO, TX – Program integrity activities are meant to ensure that federal and state taxpayer dollars are spent appropriately on delivering quality, necessary care and preventing fraud, waste, and abuse. Program integrity responsibilities ar
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Rehab/Mobility
Quantum® Launches Lifeatilevel.Com Online Community
February 2, 2019
DURYEA, PA – Quantum Rehab® has launched a new consumer-focused website, lifeatilevel.com, designed for people who use iLevel® power adjustable seat height and power wheelchairs, as well as those who want to learn more about them. The site
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Respiratory/Sleep
Sleep News – ResMed, Philips, and the NFL
January 27, 2019
SAN DIEGO – ResMed Inc announced results for its quarter ended Dec 31, 2018. Second Quarter 2019 Highlights Revenue increased 8% to $651.1 million; up 9% on a constant currency basis Gross Margin expanded 70bps to 58.9% Net operating profit in
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General Healthcare
Excluded Individual: Favorable OIG Advisory Opinion
January 26, 2019
AMARILLO, TX – In virtually all instances, when an individual is convicted of a federal felony that touches on health care fraud, then the person will be mandatorily excluded from participating in a federal health care program. 42 U.S.C. § 132