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Legislative/Advocacy
VGM Earns Outstanding Volunteer Award
June 9, 2018
WATERLOO, IA – VGM Group recently received the 2018 Outstanding Volunteer Award from the Home Medical Equipment and Services Association of New England (HOMES). The award was presented during HOMES’ 30th annual meeting held May 16-17 in Ports
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Rehab/Mobility
Medtrade 2018 Exhibitor Quantum® Launches Edge 3 Advanced Power Chair with SRS Technology
June 9, 2018
DURYEA, PA – Medtrade 2018 exhibitor Quantum Rehab® has launched the Edge 3 power chair. The Edge 3 is the culmination of eight years of product improvement based on consumer, clinician, and provider input toward the award-winning Q6 Edge® series
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Legislative/Advocacy
Hard Work and Persistence Pays Off for PMD Prior Authorization​
June 8, 2018
WASHINGTON, DC – As reported last week, CMS will be expanding the Prior Authorization Demonstration for Power Mobility Devices nationwide on a permanent basis, starting Sept. 1, 2018. This move adds 31 Power Mobility HCPCS codes to Medicare’
Recognizing and Avoiding Fraud Landmines – Part Five
June 8, 2018
AMARILLO, TX – DME suppliers operate in a highly regulated environment. They must comply with (i) federal anti-fraud laws, (ii) state anti-fraud laws, (iii) supplier standards, (iv) accreditation requirements, and (v) guidance from Medicare, Me
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Respiratory/Sleep
ResMed to Acquire HEALTHCAREfirst
June 2, 2018
SAN DIEGO – Medtrade exhibitor ResMed has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire privately held HEALTHCAREfirst, a provider of software solutions and services for home health and hospice agencies. HEALTHCAREfirst offers electronic health re
HME Excellence Awards – Last Day to Nominate a Provider
June 2, 2018
A message from the editors at HME News: In the competitive HME market, a company needs every advantage. You need to outshine the competition, and an HME Excellence Award will help you do that. This award provides third-party validation that your comp