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AAHomecare Slashes Washington Conference Fees

Citing high legislative stakes, association whacks entry to $100 for non-members, free for members.

New Study: Poor Reimbursement Hurts Diabetes Care

Diabetes Working Group report also cites patient adherence and not enough time with patients.

CMS Extends Round 2 Licensure Deadline

All applicable licenses must be received by NSC on or before May 1.

CBIC Posts Bidding Education Materials

Reference guide and new webcast available to Round 2, mail-order providers.

Round 2 Bidding Opens

All bids must be submitted, and packages received by CBIC by March 30.

CMS Clears Air on Credit Report Requirement

Update on CBIC site specifies when 90-day window opens.

Responsive Respiratory Unveils Free Oxygen Calculator

Web-based version of smart phone app helps patients, providers determine remaining supply.

Cramton Continues Ringing up Round One's Costs

In addition to staggering drop in claims, only a fraction of contracted providers are making claims.



PAMS Launches Compliance Education

Sponsored by various state organizations, the series is open to members and non-members.

Circadiance to Launch New Sleep Products

Company will reinvest in products aimed at improving patient comfort, compliance.

CBIC Debuts Round Two Webcast

Free, on-demand video details Request for Bids instructions.

Drive Medical Acquires Mountway Holdings Ltd.

Buy of UK manufacturer adds range of bath lifts and living aids to Drive's lineup.

HME Claims in Round One See Staggering Plunge

Plummets as stiff as 82 percent point to patient access crisis.

Briefly: Arriva Buys Direct Diabetic

Deal involves $2.5 million cash purchase.

CMS Makes 3 Bidding Announcements

Updates concern updated worksheets, diabetic forms, removed codes.

U.S. Health Spending Rates Hit Historic Lows

CMS report shows 2009-2010 spending grew by only 3.9 percent.

PAOC Expires

HME bereft of public forum for bidding issues on eve of Round Two bidding.

Count Down to Essentially Women Annual Conference

Focus on the Future 2012 offers networking, education and products.

Washington Conference Early Bird Rates Closing Soon

Registration and hotel discounts still available for Feb. 15-16 event.

VIDEO: NCART Releases New Video

Complex rehab technology video aims to help users, physicians and consumer groups.

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