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Is All Durable Medical Equipment Covered by Insurance?

The simple answer is no. Medicare Part B (medical insurance) covers medically necessary durable medical equipment (DME) that your doctor prescribes for use in your home. Your physician, nurse practitioner (NP), physician’s assistant (PA) or certified nurse specialist (CNS) can prescribe medical equipment for a patient. Medicare is considered the driver when it comes to …

8 Things ER Doctors Refuse to Have in Their Homes

By Lisa Lombardi<br>Emergency room physicians see all kinds of grisly stuff, which made us wonder: What products do they consider so hazardous t...

Why I Don’t Drink Budweiser…and Why I’m Not Alone

Budweiser has always been far more about marketing than beer. The founder of Anheuser Busch, Adolphus Busch, refused to drink his own brew, calling it “that slop” (he was German, of cou…

How to Choose the Right Cane and Use It Properly

5 potentially deadly body pains you should never ignore

Nearly everyone experiences a headache or leg cramp on occasion. But when do these aches warrant a visit to the doctor's office or hospital?

Proven Tips to Consider When Choosing Suitable Stair Lift

Stair lifts are indispensable equipment for people with mobility issues. It helps them bypass the challenges of moving up and down the stai...

Improving Medical Supply Ordering for Physician Practices

For physician practices seeking to reduce their operating costs, automating medical supply management through technology can improve efficiency.

What is DME (Durable Medical Equipment)?

DME, or Durable Medical Equipment, is a reusable item ordered or prescribed by a physician to a person with an illness, disability or injury

Hot Topics: When Hospitals Buy Physician Practices

What's the current picture as regards hospitals buying physician practices? We asked that question of two experts who said the trend is causing problems with 'price fixing' and noted physicians should

Study: Hospitals may not be 'gobbling up' physician practices

A new study challenges the idea that hospitals are "gobbling up" physician practices.

How to Choose the Right Medical Equipment to Move a Disabled Person |

Hospitals, clinics and nursing homes have to consider the needs of disabled persons. They need to be moved around for treatments, doctor appointments or

Do Personal Wireless Devices Interfere with Medical Equipment?

Doctors are increasingly turning to electronic medical records as a way to always have complete patient history at their fingertips in hospitals. These digital versions of patient charts can help i…

Hospitals, Physician Practices and Clinics are Reminded to Post New Non-Discrimination Notice

Hospitals, physician practices and other health care providers that receive federal financial assistance, which includes receiving reimbursement from Medicare Parts A, C and D and/or Medicaid, are …

MSOs — Important Again for Physician Practices

Management service organizations have been around for a while providing management to physician practices, ranging from billing and collection to complete turnkey operations. In this regard, they h…

More than Just Home Medical Equipment, It's Peace of Mind

UnityPoint at Home provides a number of resources and services to ensure a continuity of care at home. Learn why home medical equipment may be right for you.

5 Questions about Refurbished Medical Equipment

There are many benefits to buying refurbished medical equipment, but it is crucial that you know exactly who you are working with and what you are getting.

Four Metrics to Measure Patient Access at Physician Practices

Use these four metrics to evaluate patient access at your physician practices.

Determining Reasonable Compensation in Physician Practices

Determining the "reasonable" or "replacement" compensation while valuating a business is key, specifically for medical and physician practices.

Community Builder: Midlands man helps hundreds get needed medical equipment

More than 10 years ago after selling medical equipment for a living, Hubert Smoak says he realized a greater need when he delivered a wheelchair to a woman in Bamberg.