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Respiratory/Sleep
Medtrade Spring First Timers
February 10, 2019
LAS VEGAS – About 40 first-time Medtrade Spring exhibitors are making the journey to Las Vegas this year for the western version of the nation’s largest HME-focused trade show. “Companies are seeing opportunities in the DME industry,” said Ke
Cash Sales of Medicare-Covered Items
February 9, 2019
AMARILLO, TX – For a number of reasons, DME suppliers are focusing on retail cash sales of products…both Medicare-covered products and non-covered products. With lower reimbursement, post-payment audits, and the next round of competitive
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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