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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
Recognizing and Avoiding Fraud Landmines – Part Four
June 2, 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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Legislative/Advocacy
Washington Legislative Conference Sets the Stage
June 1, 2018
WASHINGTON, DC – Last week, HME advocates from around the country visited more than 250 Capitol Hill offices to make the case for more substantial and sustained relief for non-bid area suppliers and for reforms to the competitive bidding progra