HME NewswireThe HME Newswire July 27, 2009
Message to providers: Speak up on competitive bidding
WASHINGTON – A pair of "Dear Colleague" letters that cite concerns with the national competitive bidding program haven't gained much traction.
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CNN investigates Medicare reimbursement
ATLANTA – CNN got it all wrong, industry stakeholders say, when it aired a piece on Medicare reimbursement for wheelchairs last week.
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NCART documents impact of cuts
WASHINGTON – NCART last week began distributing a powerful video, "All's NOT Well in Wellsville," to illustrate how repeated cuts to Medicare reimbursement have affected access to complex rehab equipment and services.
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Raising the red flag
ARLINGTON, Va. – HME providers have one week left to comply with a new federal regulation that requires them to put in place processes and procedures to prevent identity theft.
Read more http://www.hmenews.com/?p=article&id=hm2009074lDINj
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HME News Insider Report: Don't miss this interview with attorney Clay Stribling with Brown & Fortunato. Clay gives an update on important legal topics flying below the industry's radar screen: state licensure, new HIPAA regulations and O&P issues.
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In brief: Lincare nosedives; RATC changes name
CLEARWATER, Fla. – Lincare last week reported $380.4 million in net revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2009, compared to $428.4 million for the same period last year.
Read more http://www.hmenews.com/?p=article&id=hm200907nlKTj2
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Message to providers: Speak up on competitive bidding
WASHINGTON – A pair of "Dear Colleague" letters that cite concerns with the national competitive bidding program haven't gained much traction.
Read more http://www.hmenews.com/?p=article&id=hm200907rMVicF
CNN investigates Medicare reimbursement
ATLANTA – CNN got it all wrong, industry stakeholders say, when it aired a piece on Medicare reimbursement for wheelchairs last week.
Read more http://www.hmenews.com/?p=article&id=hm200907l2eW3G
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How do you measure up against other HME providers?
Use the HME Benchmarking Toolkit and find out.
We've compiled the tools you need to measure your success and map your future in one easy-to-use kit for only $149.
Go to http://www.hmenews.com/benchmark for all the details and to order your kit today!
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NCART documents impact of cuts
WASHINGTON – NCART last week began distributing a powerful video, "All's NOT Well in Wellsville," to illustrate how repeated cuts to Medicare reimbursement have affected access to complex rehab equipment and services.
Read more http://www.hmenews.com/?p=article&id=hm200907T1tqyi
Raising the red flag
ARLINGTON, Va. – HME providers have one week left to comply with a new federal regulation that requires them to put in place processes and procedures to prevent identity theft.
Read more http://www.hmenews.com/?p=article&id=hm2009074lDINj
---------------
ADVERTISEMENT
Now airing on hmenewsTV:
HME News Insider Report: Don't miss this interview with attorney Clay Stribling with Brown & Fortunato. Clay gives an update on important legal topics flying below the industry's radar screen: state licensure, new HIPAA regulations and O&P issues.
Click here to view this video now: www.hmenews.com/video.php?cat_id=2&v_id=105
Get your company noticed as the exclusive sponsor of hmenewsTV!
Your brand will have a prominent position on the home page of hmenews.com, a poster ad on the video section, branding in the monthly print issue and more.
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In brief: Lincare nosedives; RATC changes name
CLEARWATER, Fla. – Lincare last week reported $380.4 million in net revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2009, compared to $428.4 million for the same period last year.
Read more http://www.hmenews.com/?p=article&id=hm200907nlKTj2
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HME News
106 Lafayette Street
Yarmouth, ME 04096
Editorial contact:
Liz Beaulieu, Editor
ebeaulieu@hmenews.com
Advertising Contact:
Rick Rector, Publisher
rrector@hmenews.com
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