September 2007
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COVER FEATURE |
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Life After Winning |
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by Clay Stribling, JD |
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If you win a competitive bidding contract, crank up your marketing. |
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COMPETITIVE BIDDING |
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Deadline Dilemma |
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by Rich Smith |
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The 60-day comp bidding extension riled some and pleased others. |
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RESPIRATORY |
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More Evidence Please |
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by Vernon R. Pertelle, MBA, RRT, and Robert McCoy, RRT, FAARC |
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Research is fine, but it has to be the right research. |
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ACCREDITATION |
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Competency Counts |
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by Roberta Domos, RRT |
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Start with competency programs as you prepare for accreditation. |
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COMPRESSION HOSIERY |
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A Recipe for Profitability |
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by Cindy Ciardo, CO |
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Tap into a lucrative market. |
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REHAB/MOBILITY |
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The Bread and Butter Modifier |
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by Peggy Walker, RN |
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In the absence of CMNs, KX modifiers are the coin of the realm. |
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RETAIL SALES |
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Business for Today and Tomorrow |
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by Jack Evans |
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Despite uncertain times, demand will increase. |
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DIABETES |
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The Silent Killer |
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by Ted Jones, Jr. |
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My cousin lost his battle with diabetes at the age of 37. His story may help you convey the severity of diabetes to your patients. |
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CPAP/SLEEP |
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Opportunity Calling |
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by Mickey Letson |
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If, on September 12, CMS decides to allow in-home apnea testing as a criterion for CPAP, a range of opportunities could open up. |
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