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New CMS Standards for CPAP
Times, they may be changing....
Mergers and Acquisitions
Featured Internet Resource - DMERC Q&A
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| New CMS Standards for CPAP |
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CMS (fomerly HCFA) has finally eased up the qualifying guidelines for patient's needing CPAP therapy to treat OSA.
According to the October 30, 2001, Decision Memo, CPAP will be covered under Medicare in adult patients with OSA if either of the following criteria is met:
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From the "it's about time!" category: HME news reports CMS says HMEs May Indeed Provide "Service."
Recognition that DMEPOS suppliers are not merely "equipment jockeys" but healthcare providers received unprecedented confirmation by the new CMS boss Tom Scully, said AAHomecare.
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Did you miss this excellent article on mergers and acquisitions by Wallace Weeks in Home Health Care Dealer Provider? If so, here's a second chance to catch a fact filled article on things to consider when a buyer comes calling on your HME business.
"Would you know how to negotiate the sale of your business if a buyer approached you? Buyers often initiate the buy/sell transaction before a seller may have positioned the business for its optimal price. A few key components are important to consider before reacting to the buyer's proposition."
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Got a question for the DMERCs? Chances are someone else has had it, too. Luckily, AA Homecare keeps a repository of the Q&A sessions that take place at DMERC Council Meetings in all regions.
Click on the link below to go to the repository of meeting minutes. It's the next best thing to being there.
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| Choosing HME Systems Software |
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With product costs ranging from several thousand to tens of thousands of dollars for the initial purchase, HME systems software is often one of the largest single investments a provider will make. Moreover, the software chosen impacts nearly every aspect of the provider's business.
Given the potential effect a software package can have on your company's bottom line, it makes sense to carefully assess your needs and review your options before purchasing any software package.
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