April 2008
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CPAP/SLEEP |
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CMS Approves In-Home CPAP Qualification |
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by Mickey Letson |
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Despite the new ruling, questions remain as to the types of equipment allowed to qualify the patient and the nature of the
sleep physician's involvement. |
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DIABETES |
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Connected Health: The Next Big Thing? |
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by Joseph C. Kvedar, MD |
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An opportunity exists to build a new industry with home health and HME in successful partnership. |
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RESPIRATORY |
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All About Oxygen |
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by Jeffrey S. Baird, JD |
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Knowing the rules governing oxygen—caps, transfers, and more—is the key to taking care of your patients and weathering the perfect storm. |
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SOFTWARE |
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Software Showcase |
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A closer look at eight premier software products. |
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REHAB/MOBILITY |
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Solve the MAE Puzzle |
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by Georgie Blackburn |
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Despite education efforts, providers are still perplexed by the mobility assistive equipment (MAE) documentation puzzle. |
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REHAB/MOBILITY |
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Coding Corner |
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by Peggy Walker, RN |
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Resist the urge to use a cookie-cutter base code for every patient, because you have options that won't attract audits. |
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RETAIL SALES |
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Are You the Next Retail Giant? |
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by Eric Kline |
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Someone is going to be the next HME retail Goliath. It might as well be you. |
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TALKING TECHNOLOGY |
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Technology for Faster Claims |
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by Duane Ridenour |
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Much like switching to cash retail items, better technology is one way to reduce expenses and deal with reduced reimbursements. |
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