DOJ apprehends a New York woman for allegedly offering and paying illegal health care kickbacks for false orthotic braces and continuous glucose monitors claims, as well as money laundering.
- By David Kopf
- Jan 05, 2023
Two grant programs each help send a current O&P resident or certified orthotist or prosthetist to the AOPA Policy Forum and the Challenged Athletes Foundation Triathlon Challenge.
- By David Kopf
- Jan 05, 2023
The year-end bill to fund the government includes key HME reimbursement provisions. The legislation now goes to the Pres. Biden to be signed into law.
- By David Kopf
- Dec 23, 2022
As Congress now moves vote on the year-end budget package, the legislation includes language concerning key HME reimbursement objectives.
- By David Kopf
- Dec 20, 2022
The VP of business development for Binson’s Medical Equipment & Supplies was recognized for her effectiveness as a leader in the HME industry.
- By David Kopf
- Dec 15, 2022
Association tabulates average rate increase for the top 25 DME items impacted by CMS’s recently announced 2023 fee schedule.
- By David Kopf
- Dec 14, 2022
The new schedule reflects the 6.4% to 9.1% CPI-U and bidding-related adjustments CMS released on Dec. 1.
- By David Kopf
- Dec 13, 2022
The steel furniture gives pharmacies various options in terms of size and space.
- By David Kopf
- Dec 12, 2022
Mobius provides HME businesses with a platform that guides patients through the HME/DME process in a similar way to how they shop for other products.
- By David Kopf
- Dec 08, 2022
The healthcare technology company has launched its Clinical Rules Engine, which should streamline and systematize DME orders, and ultimately drive more care to the home setting.
- By David Kopf
- Dec 08, 2022
With the clock ticking, association urges HME providers to tell their Senators and Representatives to include critical DME reimbursement provisions in any year-end omnibus spending legislation.
- By David Kopf
- Dec 08, 2022
The portable oxygen device maker has launched OxyGo SLEEP, which offers CPAP and BPAP devices, travel batteries, sanitizers, accessories and an online compliance portal.
- By David Kopf
- Dec 01, 2022
The QR code stickers help smooth and facilitate the repair process as well as reinforce providers’ chain of custody for devices.
- By David Kopf
- Dec 01, 2022
AAHomecare provides a point-by-point breakdown of the new LCD, which goes into effect Jan. 1, 2023.
- By David Kopf
- Dec 01, 2022
The finalists have been announced and the 2022 HME Woman of the Year will be announced during a special virtual ceremony.
- By David Kopf
- Dec 01, 2022
The 6.4% to 9.1% increases are much larger than typical CPI-U modifications and should help providers contend with costs. However, advocates say more needs to be done.
- By David Kopf
- Dec 01, 2022
The SmartSaver rates offer the lowest-possible fees for attending the annual conference and expo, which runs March 28-30 in Dallas.
- By David Kopf
- Dec 01, 2022
Taking on MGC will add non-invasive cardiorespiratory diagnostic systems, accessories and consumables to CAIRE’s product lineup.
- By David Kopf
- Dec 01, 2022
The legislation would require CMS to reimburse the cost of compression garments needed for ongoing lymphedema treatment.
- By David Kopf
- Nov 17, 2022
AAHomecare, NCART and HOMES send a letter calling on the leadership of the Massachusetts legislature to make several changes to SB 3136.
- By David Kopf
- Nov 17, 2022
Orthotic and Prosthetic Group of America honors 31 O&P providers for their work in caring for military personnel.
- By David Kopf
- Nov 17, 2022
The power positioning system provides 10, 20, or 30 degrees of power anterior tilt to help users perform tasks of daily life.
- By David Kopf
- Nov 17, 2022
AAHomecare calls on HME providers to tell their Senators and Representatives to include two key DME reimbursement provisions in any year-end omnibus spending legislation.
- By David Kopf
- Nov 17, 2022
In the first guidance on how it will handle audits after the Covid-19 public health emergency, CMS offers clarifications on dates of service and the nature of the audits.
- By David Kopf
- Nov 10, 2022
The wheelchair manufacturer will offer VA patients the option for a factory installation of LUCI’s safety technology system on QUICKIE power wheelchairs.
- By David Kopf
- Nov 10, 2022