Articles


CMS Announces Changes to PMD Demo Project

Postponed project for seven states now to start June 1 or later.

  • By Laurie Watanabe
  • Feb 03, 2012

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

Another Opinion

Finding Good in the Bad

  • By Brian Ellacott
  • Feb 01, 2012
Auto Access

Automotive Accessibility Special Section

2012: A Year of Milestones & Outreach

2012 will be a banner year for the adaptive automotive industry, highlighted by a new National Mobility Awareness Month campaign. Plus: Looking back at past accomplishments and forward to the industry’s future.

  • 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

Automotive Accessibility Special Section

VMI Joins with PVA to Offer Operation Independence Program

  • Feb 01, 2012

Case Study

Looking at It from at All the Angles

  • Feb 01, 2012


Editor’s Note

Striking Just the Right Balance

  • 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
Mobility In Balance

ATP Series

In Balance

When Seating & Mobility Components Are Considered

So often, wheelchair seat cushions and backs are assessed, chosen and fi tted as separate components. Are there benefi ts to considering seating and mobility components together, as part of the larger whole?

  • 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
Braun Minivan

Automotive Accessibility Special Section

BraunAbility at 40: Keeping the Pioneer Spirit Alive

  • By Nick Gutwein
  • Feb 01, 2012

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