March 2006
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Midwest Moxie |
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by Rich Smith |
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OAMES President Tom Mullaney: “We’ll continue to find ways to survive as an industry—no matter what...” |
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Headache-Free Freebies? |
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by Jeffrey S. Baird, JD |
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If you are giving free diabetes meters to Medicare beneficiaries, there are steps you should take to reduce legal risks. |
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From Slow Drip to Flood? |
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by Marianne Matthews |
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With the right display, referrals, eye-pleasing designs, and manufacturer relationships, bath safety products can yield a steady cash income. |
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Who Needs Portable Oxygen? |
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by Vernon R. Pertelle, MBA, RRT, and Jim Dudley, RRT |
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COPD patients need long-term oxygen therapy, but evidence for determining the best system is still lacking. |
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Life After the CMN |
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by Peggy Walker, RN |
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Providers of manual wheelchairs (from lightweight to bariatric) must be ready for a postpay audit in a world that no longer requires the CMN. |
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Ultralight or Power? |
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by Michael Seidel, CRTS® |
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It may be easier to get a $5,000 power wheelchair covered than a $2,000 ultralight, but that’s no way to make a proper decision. |
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Survive or Thrive in 2006? |
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by Rich Smith |
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Competitive bidding, changing rehab documentation rules, and the continuing need to educate PTs and OTs make 2006 a challenging year of peril and opportunity. |
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Software: Invest in Efficiency |
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by Roberta Domos, RRT |
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The reimbursement climate of 2006 remains harsh, and cutting operating expenses with the right software has never been more important. |
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The Modernization of Nebulizer Therapy |
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by Rachel A. Mazur |
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The world of nebulizer therapy mirrors the larger world of HME; adapt to lower reimbursements and maintain as much service as you can. |
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Infusion: Hot and Getting Hotter |
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by John F. Davis III |
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While they may or may not represent the “new oxygen,” enteral therapy and total parenteral nutrition form the foundation of a successful infusion business. |
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Bariatrics: A Persistent Trend |
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by Carolyn Brown, CWS |
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The obesity trend is not going away so start now by familiarizing yourself with the proper equipment, protocols, and attitude. By Carolyn Brown, CWS |
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Editor's Message |
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Hurricanes, Arson: All in a Day’s Work |
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by Greg Thompson |
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Legislative Watch |
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Legislative War Not Over |
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by Ann Howard |
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Battles have been lost, but the industry can turn the tide by using the 11 suggestions outlined here, and engaging early and often in 2006. |
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Industry News |
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Manufacturing News |
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HME Insider |
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Hans Stover, Tom O'Donnell, and Jerry Jones, Access Point Medical |
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Respiratory Today |
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Searching for Oxygen Perfection |
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by Thomas J. Williams, MBA, RRT, and Jacquelyn M. McClure, RRT |
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While there is still no perfect all-in-one oxygen delivery system,there are some excellent products out there. |
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The Stark Outlook: Ahead of the Curve |
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by Andrea Stark |
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Stay on top of recent changes that affect billing and reimbursement by preparing now for capped oxygen rental and the DMERC to MAC transition. |
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Our Turn |
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Fight Fire With Education |
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by Cara C. Bachenheimer, JD,and David T. Williams |
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It may seem laborious and time-consuming, but this is no exaggeration: The future of our industry depends on our collective ability to get members of Congress to understand the value of home care. |
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Product Profiles |
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Software Solutions |
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Consultant's Corner |
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A conversation with Claudia Amortegui, president of The Orion Group consulting firm, Denver. |
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