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CMS announced further delays in the demonstration project for PMDs

In February, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that it was moving forward on two demonstrations, Prior Authorization of Power Mobility Devices (PMD) and the Recovery Audit Prepayment Review, aimed at strengthening Medicare by reducing improper payments.  The...

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“Getting Behind H.R. 4378 – the Complex Rehab Separate Benefit Category Legislation”

NCART’s executive director to give webinars on pending legislation

U.S Rehab/VGM continues to work hard to preserve patient access to complex rehab, and for providers to maintain profitable business levels.  We’ve worked with NCART, CRMC, NRRTS and others.  Please...

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Important "PECOS" Update

Remember the “PECOS” concerns of a few years ago?  Doctors that were not updating their Medicare ordering information via this online service were potentially affecting referrals to DME and other services. It required all physicians and other health professionals billing Medicare...

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MAMES URGENT EMAIL ALERT!

 CMS Blum Coming to MO to Tour Rural Washington County!
   We Need You May 21st!

To all MAMES Members,

MAMES Executive Committee member...

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Stand out from the competition with a 2012 HME Excellence Award

Apply today—it's easy and absolutely free!

The industry's most prestigious awards identify the nation's best and brightest providers in three categories:
•    Best HME Provider
•    Best Home Respiratory Provider
•    Best Rehab Technology Provider read more...

IMPORTANT - ALL MEMBERS changes to CEDI software in JUNE IMPORTANT

As we all know when  changes happen at Medicare it is a domino affect and this is an important one - VERY IMPORTANT       
 
CEDI is the national claims processing system for all DME claims across all 4...

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New emphasis on patient release forms for complex rehab

As our providers continue to work hard to provide equipment to our patient population there are a few items that we need to consider.  

1. Make sure you are working with the patients to give them the most appropriate...

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THIS FIGHT IS NOT OVER !!

The bid window’s closed. CMS is touting the great savings that its ill-conceived competitive bidding
program has achieved.

Click here to read the letter from Van G. Miller, CEO and Founder VGM Group, Inc.

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If you currently bill Medicare and have a Medicare Surety Bond, then you must read this notice

The DME MACs have started filing claims against Medicare Surety Bonds to recover uncollected overpayment debts. This means they are submitting claims to surety bond companies asking for repayment of overpayments against the surety bonds. The VGM...

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Legislative Update April 23, 2012

Submit your issues on competitivebiddingconcerns.com!
 
All providers are reminded to utilize the competitive bidding concerns website to report any issues with competitive bidding. Providers, referral sources, caregivers, and Medicare beneficiaries may all report to the site...

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Widespread Prepayment Review for K0001, K0003, and K0004 Manual Wheelchairs – Edit Effectiveness for the 1st Quarter

The Jurisdiction D DME MAC Medical Review Department is conducting a widespread complex review of HCPCS codes K0001, K0003, K0004 and the 1st quarter edit effectiveness results from January 2012...

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CRT Legislation Introduced!

** NOTE: Greg Packer, Vice President U.S. Rehab and Tom Powers, Director Stragic Media LTD. are on Capital Hill this week working for our members to help the Seperate Benefit Category and working to stop Competitive Bidding.

NCART Members and Friends,

The Complex...

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LCD coverage policy updates

February 20, 2012

Why did this happen?

Due to the high CERT denials for multiple types of DME items the four Medical Directors decided that something had to be done to reduce these errors. Many of the errors were...

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Prior Authorization for PMDS updates

What you need to know.  
 
CMS has delayed the Prior Authorization process for power mobility that was to start on January 1, 2012 and was to include a full prepayment review. The full prepayment review has been phased out...

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Welcome to U.S. Rehab

U.S. Rehab, a division of VGM Group, Inc., is an alliance for providers of complex rehabilitation equipment. Since being acquired in 1997, it has grown to more than 1,000 members, all of which are independently owned businesses.

To belong to U.S. Rehab, members must meet stringent admission standards and have credentials from NRRTS and RESNA.

U.S. Rehab understands the unique rehab technology market, and provides services that allow members to operate more efficiently and increase profitability.

  • Excellent pricing from leading equipment manufacturers
  • Reimbursement and clinical advice from industry experts
  • Unequaled educational programs, both live and online

Because U.S. Rehab is part of VGM, its members may take advantage of a wide variety of products and services offered by 15 VGM companies and departments.

 

 

 

 

 

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