S. 948 is the companion to H.R. 942, both of which would establish a separate Medicare benefit category for complex rehab technology.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- May 15, 2013
New law goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2014.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- May 14, 2013
All-terrain chairs given to Afghanistan veteran and high school student emphasize the need for mobility.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Apr 30, 2013
Rep. Price unveils H.R. 1717, which would replace Medicare competitive bidding program.
- By David Kopf
- Apr 26, 2013
Eubank: "The wheelchair that works best in your life is disappearing."
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Apr 16, 2013
H.R. 942 was introduced into the House last month.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Apr 16, 2013
Claims for high-dollar items and standard power chairs were reviewed by Jurisdiction A and B DME MACs.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Apr 02, 2013
Review will include larger number of HCPCS codes.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Mar 14, 2013
Failure to meet coverage criteria is listed among common denial reasons.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Mar 14, 2013
2013 version is launched by a Democrat and a Republican.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Mar 14, 2013
Efforts focus on introducing new House bill and continued conversations with Congress.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Jan 30, 2013
Reminder relates to redetermination requests sent to the Jurisdiction B DME MAC.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Jan 15, 2013
Lack of medical documentation continues to cause claim denials.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Jan 15, 2013
H.R. 27 is introduced to repeal Medicare's competitive bidding program.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Jan 15, 2013
Letter sent to Rep. Tom Price says consumers in round 1 competitive bid areas are suffering.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Nov 14, 2012
Proving medical necessity remains a challenge for providers.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Nov 14, 2012
Bill would establish a separate Medicare benefit category for complex rehab technology.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Nov 14, 2012
Revisions became effective Nov. 1.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Nov 01, 2012
New studies predict jobs, income that would be lost in Utah and Montana.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Nov 01, 2012
H.R. 6490 sponsor explains at Medtrade why home care remains in legislative crosshairs.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Oct 24, 2012