You Can Call Medicare Beneficiaries, But Be Careful
July 15, 2013
AMARILLO, TX – Let me make this clear: CMS does not like it when DME suppliers call Medicare beneficiaries. A CMS official once said to me: “We don’t want DME suppliers calling our beneficiaries.” The concern is that an elde
“Never Been More Important to Attend Medtrade”
July 15, 2013
ORLANDO, FL – With Medicare revenues plummeting, the technology gurus are sending a clear message; Find an effective way to go after the largest untapped area of revenue—the patient. “If you don’t have processes wrapped around how to go a
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General Healthcare
Study: Quality of Nation’s Nursing Homes Improving
July 15, 2013
DURHAM, NC—While surveys still show that elderly people wish to stay in their homes as they age, at least the quality of nursing homes has improved for those who can’t avoid moving out. Since the 2008 implementation of CMS’ Five-Star Qual
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Legislative/Advocacy
July 11 Test Article Headline from Greg
July 11, 2013
FORT COLLINS, CO – The following is a test from Greg Thompson, written on Thursday, July 11. This is only a test. If it had been an actual emergency, you would have been told to go up I25 straight to Denver.
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Rehab/Mobility
CMS Postpones Start of Face-to-Face Requirement
July 11, 2013
WASHINGTON, DC – Citing the suppliers’ need for “additional time to establish protocols for newly required face-to-face encounters,” CMS postponed the start of face-to-face requirements until October 1, 2013. At that time, CMS will expect ful
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Legislative/Advocacy
Another Letter Slams Competitive Bidding
July 1, 2013
WASHINGTON, DC – A powerful message combined with a powerful messenger in yet another letter expressing considerable concern about the competitive bidding program. Former competitive bidding proponent Nancy L. Johnson, a member of Congress (5th