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
Understanding Administrative Appeals – Part 4 of 4
September 9, 2013
AMARILLO, TX – Post-payment audits (by DME MACs, ZPICs, and RACs) are a permanent part of the DME industry. Regardless of how thorough the DME supplier’s patient files are, the chances of winning at the audit stage are small. This
Medtrade’s 6-4-18 Series Offers Solutions for Success
September 2, 2013
ORLANDO, FL – The industry is filled with a whole lot of questions, but four days in Orlando, Fla, can provide the answers. The dates are Oct 7-10 this year for Medtrade, the nation’s largest home medical equipment (HME) expo and conference i
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Another Acquisition for Sleep Nation
September 2, 2013
NASHVILLE, TN – Sleep Nation Inc picked up another CPAP business last week, the 43rd such acquisition in the nationwide provider’s 16-month history. Billed as a “national provider of CPAP supplies,” the asset purchase marked the company�
Understanding Administrative Appeals – Part 3 of 4
September 2, 2013
AMARILLO, TX – Post-payment audits (by DME MACs, ZPICs, and RACs) are a permanent part of the DME industry. Regardless of how thorough the DME supplier’s patient files are, the chances of winning at the audit stage are small. This