Medtrade Spring – SmartSaver Rates Are “Smart” Indeed
LAS VEGAS – We used to call them “Early Bird” rates, but that harkened back to the senior…
December 15 2018Latest in: Legislative/Advocacy
New ATS Report Calls for Stronger Analysis of Bidding Program’s Impact on Oxygen Patients
NEW YORK, NY – A new report from the American Thoracic Society looks at challenges in improving care…
December 14 2018CRT Provisions Included in New Year-End Legislation
WASHINGTON, DC – There is very good news from Congress for people with disabilities who rely on Complex…
December 8 2018Deadline to Submit Vent Comments Extended to Dec 17
WASHINGTON, DC – On Nov. 1, CMS put out a request for comments to include certain ventilator classes…
December 1 2018Emily Smith Remembers Her Dad, Mark E. Smith
SHAVERTOWN, PA – As I stare into the roaring fire, I realize at some point it turned dark…
December 1 2018CMS Considers Adding Ventilators and Braces to Bidding Program
WASHINGTON, DC – CMS is soliciting comments on adding ventilators and back/knee braces to the product categories included…
November 18 2018Final Rule is Critically Flawed
SANDWICH, MA – The Final ESRD rule is critically flawed; There, I said it. The totality of the…
November 11 2018AAHomecare: Main Provisions in ESRD/DMEPOS Final Rule Appear Substantially Similar to Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, DC – Key provisions in CMS’ just-released ESRD/DMEPOS Final Rule appear to be largely in line with…
November 4 2018Meeting the Challenge With Medicaid and MCO Payers
WASHINGTON, DC – Rising overall healthcare costs and growing Medicaid populations continue to pressure state Medicaid authorities to…
November 4 2018CMS Expands QIC Telephone Discussion & Re-Opening Demonstration to Jurisdictions A & B
Citing “strong support from the supplier community” as well as initial success in DME MAC Jurisdictions C and…
October 28 2018