by Keith Kuhn | May 1, 2013 | Regulations
Florida insurers are showing some signs of relief after they convinced House lawmakers to stop a Senate bill that would have eliminated a 15 percent insurance premium tax credit. The Senate bill would have used the funds to reduce automobile license fees. Coming into...
by Keith Kuhn | May 1, 2013 | Industry
Greg Packer has been promoted to president of U.S. Rehab, VGM Group Inc.’s alliance for complex rehab providers. “Through Greg’s tireless efforts, ability to lead and his entrepreneurial spirit, the U.S. Rehab brand has grown to be the most recognizable entity within...
by Keith Kuhn | Apr 30, 2013 | Industry
Philips Respironics, a unit of Royal Philips Electronics (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA), today announces the launch of the SleepMapper self-management system, a robust mobile and web-based solution for patients diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) that combines the...
by Keith Kuhn | Apr 30, 2013 | Regulations
According to National Government Services, outlined here are the principal changes to DME MAC Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) and Policy Articles (PAs) that have been revised and posted that pertain to power mobility devices: LCD: Revision Effective Date:...
by Keith Kuhn | Apr 30, 2013 | Reimbursement
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) have announced the scheduled release of adjustments to the Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) code set. The changes can be found on the CMS website www.cms.gov. Changes are effective on the date...
