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Ability Center: Now There's an App for That!

Free app will help consumers access company and inventory info.

  • By Laurie Watanabe
  • Feb 01, 2012

DME MACs Issue "Dear Physician" Letter on Continued Use

Letter from the medical directors reminds prescribing doctors of documentation duties.

  • By Laurie Watanabe
  • Feb 01, 2012

NGS Creates Tips for Same/Similar Equipment Claims

Jurisdiction B DME MAC says "same/similar" explanation is among the most common reasons for denial.

  • By Laurie Watanabe
  • Feb 01, 2012

MEDIchair Debuts Educational Videos for Consumers

TV spots will talk about how DME can improve safety and quality of life.

  • By Laurie Watanabe
  • Feb 01, 2012

Suppliers Urged to Prepare for ICD-10 Transition

New codes will apply to all HIPAA-covered entities.

  • By Laurie Watanabe
  • Feb 01, 2012

Pennsylvania Teleconference to Educate Consumers on NCB Dangers

Town hall event to be co-hosted by PAMS and People for Quality Care.

  • By Laurie Watanabe
  • Feb 01, 2012

Adjustable Cushions Out of NCB Round 2

CBIC has changed information on its competitive bidding Web site.

  • By Laurie Watanabe
  • Jan 18, 2012

NHIC Announces Results of Q3 K0823 Prepayment Review

DME MAC reports it denied 55 percent of power chair claims involved.

  • By Laurie Watanabe
  • Jan 18, 2012


Drive Medical Acquires Mountway Holdings

Mountway products include bathlifts and aids to daily living.

  • By Laurie Watanabe
  • Jan 18, 2012

ATG Rehab Acquires Rocky Mountain Medical's Rehab Business

RMME will continue to provide other DME and related services in Denver.

  • By Laurie Watanabe
  • Jan 18, 2012

PECOS Warnings Are Back on DME Claims

CMS warns that future claims from prescribers not in PECOS will not be paid.

  • By Laurie Watanabe
  • Jan 18, 2012

New NCB Round 2 Webinar Available

On-demand Webcast discusses competitive bidding preparation.

  • By Laurie Watanabe
  • Jan 04, 2012

CBIC Publishes Antitrust Fact Sheet for NCB Round 2

Fact sheet gives examples of illegal collaborations and agreements between competitors.

  • By Laurie Watanabe
  • Jan 04, 2012

NMEDA Plans for National Mobility Awareness Month

In May 2012, the spotlight will be on automotive accessibility professionals.

  • By Laurie Watanabe
  • Jan 04, 2012

CMS Delays PMD Demonstration Project

No new implementation date is announced, as CMS is "carefully considering" comments.

  • By Laurie Watanabe
  • Dec 30, 2011

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