Industry Casts Further Doubt on Bid Process
H.R. 1717 remains the HME industry’s No. 1 priority, but with time running out, stakeholders are again pressing for a delay in the July 1 start date of Round 2 …
Some Competitive Bidding Suppliers may not Meet Requirements
As HME stakeholders continue to pore over the list of Round 2 contract suppliers, it’s become more and more clear that some may not meet various licensing requirements—a condition of …
RAC Update: Audits Still Coming but Fewer Document Requests, CMS says
Providers will see fewer Additional Document Requests starting in June, as the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services transitions to new Recovery Audit Program contracts. CMS has started the contract …
U.S. Rehab Promotes Greg Packer to President
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 …
Philips Respironics goes Mobile with SleepMapper App
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 …
LCD Changes to PMD Documentation
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 …