AASM – Four Percent Desaturation is Acceptable for Scoring Hypopneas
September 16, 2013
DARIEN, IL – In late August, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) indefinitely suspended the requirement for accredited sleep centers to score hypopneas according to the 3% oxygen desaturation criterion. The AASM continues to recommend
Abandonment of Patients Can Lead to Supplier Number Revocation
September 16, 2013
AMARILLO, TX – In late August, CMS published the following announcement regarding “abandonment” of patients: MLN Connects Provider eNews 08/22/13 Replacement of Home Oxygen Services in the Event that a Supplier Exits the Medicare Oxy
Opportunity Awaits at Medtrade
September 9, 2013
ORLANDO, FL – Almost 60 new companies/products will be on hand at the New Product Pavilion, located on the show floor at Medtrade. Multiply that by a factor of almost 10 for the rest of the vast Expo and Conference, set to begin in just one month.
OIG Shines Light on Need for Providers to Explore New Revenue Solutions
September 9, 2013
WASHINGTON, DC – A 28-page document issued by the Office of Inspector General (OIG) lauds CMS for taking action on “improper” payments, while simultaneously questioning the effectiveness of those actions. The report features the word “imp
I Am the HME Industry – John Letizia
September 9, 2013
EBENSBURG, PA – John Letizia, ATP, grew up talking politics around the dinner table. That seed of awareness eventually took root after a revelation of sorts concerning nationwide competitive bidding. “Years ago, when I heard about competitive
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Sleep Woes Know No Borders
September 9, 2013
WASHINGTON, DC – Americans are not alone when it comes to poor sleep and/or sleep disordered breathing. In an international poll from the National Sleep Foundation (NSF), Japan and the United States reported the least amount of sleep. Specifica