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
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Survive and Thrive With Ten Proven HME Growth Strategies
September 9, 2013
HUNTINGTON, NY – Every owner and sales manager is thinking the same thing: “How do I drive more revenue? How do I generate more referrals? How are we going to survive on lower margins? Even if we win a competitive bid, how
First Time Exhibitors See Opportunity
September 9, 2013
ORLANDO, FL – Almost 80 exhibitors at this year’s Medtrade in Orlando, Fla, will be exhibiting for the first time, or in some cases, returning after a long absence. These first timers know the challenges, but they believe the market is still
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