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SCOOTER Store Announces New Privacy Officer

Tom Hood retired in August; Terry Goatley to take over.

NHIC Reports K0823 Review Findings

Prepayment reviews for Group 2 standard power chairs are scheduled to continue based on 2011 quarter-two denial results.

CMS Clarifies Chiropractor Ordering Policy

CMS to update documents that said chiropractors had ordering and referring ability regarding Medicare beneficiaries.

Future Audit Demand Letters to Come from MACs

Starting Jan. 3, recovery auditors will alert MACs about claim adjustments needed.

Vantage Mobility Launches New Web Site

New site functions emphasize the improved quality of life that accessible vehicles can offer.

CMS Begins Medicare Revalidation Process for Providers

Process will extend into March 2013, but providers are urged to begin the process immediately when they are notified.

CMS 5010 Testing Week Scheduled for Aug. 22-26

Implementation date for 5010 usage, which is tied to new ICD-10 codes, is Jan. 1, 2012.

Harmar Presents Technical Education Forum

Las Vegas event offered certification opportunities on mobility and accessibility equipment.



CMS Issues Reminder of New ABN Form

New form must be using starting Nov. 1.

NGS Analysis Shows Incorrect GA Modifier Usage

Modifier concerns regard claims for pressure-reducing support surfaces.

Otto Bock Buys Tri Quality

Tri Quality's employees join Otto Bock, retain Sacramento offices.

Calif. Medical Association Files Brief to Protest Medicaid Cuts

Physicians' organization says state hasn't considered the impact of cuts on beneficiaries' access to care.

DME MACs: We're Working on Accreditation Denial Problem

Claims are being denied as if submitting suppliers aren't accredited.

Texas Providers Protest Proposed Medicaid Cuts

Additional DME reimbursement cuts would range from 6 to 26 percent.

MK Battery Looks to Double Contribution Plans

Power for Funding fund-raiser will take place at Medtrade.

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