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Cine-File: Terrific and Terrifying |
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by David T. Williams |
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Million Dollar Baby—this year’s Oscar winner for best picture—offers three terrific actors and two terrifying messages. |
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Cron-Logical Order |
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by Rich Smith |
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Industry predictions from TCU Professor William L. Cron, DBA |
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D is for Drugs |
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by Lisa Smith, JD |
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CMS’ final rule for the Part D drug benefit is out and pharmacies wishing to expand from Part B to Part D drug offerings should become familiar with the rule’s provisions. |
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Leveraging Your Liability |
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by Sarah Schmelling |
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You know you need insurance, but the right coverage depends on the specific needs of your business. |
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Insurance Verification |
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by Sarah Hanna |
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Make it easier to verify insurance coverage by assembling a database of guidelines, fee schedules, and idiosyncrasies of the commercial insurers you work with. |
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Listen, Learn, and Earn |
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by Linda Norton, OT |
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When it comes to beds and support surfaces, HME providers can make the best product recommendations by listening to the needs of customers, physicians, and caregivers. |
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Accreditation Nation |
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by Wayne M. Link |
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MMA quality standards for HME providers are still up in the air, but there are some things we know for sure. |
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Cash Connection |
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by Marianne Matthews |
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An inviting display, networking with advocacy groups for the disabled, and realistic expectations fuel a profitable ADL product niche. |
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Deliveries for Incontinence? |
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by Laura Steelquist |
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Increase cash flow and customer good will with dedicated van deliveries for incontinence products. |
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Expanding The Human Spirit |
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by Michelle Apuzzio, MSPT |
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The Paralympics Give Wheelchair Athletes a Chance to Shine |
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Better Safe Than Sorry? |
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by Michael Seidel, ATS, CRTS |
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Illogical mobility criteria for lightweight and ultra-lightweight manual wheelchairs can lead to providers who are scared to offer the most appropriate mobility options. |
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New Equipment, New Headaches? |
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by Vernon R. Pertelle, MBA, RRT, CCM |
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As manufacturers respond to demand with innovative products, the key to getting new HCPCS codes and appropriate reimbursement will be collaboration among HME providers, consumers, payors, physicians, and manufacturers. |
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Opportunities for Advocacy |
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by Marcia Nusgart |
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The legislative and regulatory issues facing the respiratory industry are myriad, but the opportunities to influence policy decisions are there if you know where to look |
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Oxygen Modalities for Effective Therapy |
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by John Goodman, RRT, and Robert McCoy, RRT |
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Oxygen is a drug that must be prescribed appropriately and used correctly. Ensuring compliance means using the best modality. |
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Expert’s Corner |
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A conversation with accreditation guru Mary Ellen Conway, president of Capital Healthcare Group LLC, a health care consulting group in Washington, DC. |
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