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Monday, November 06, 2006

CMS Revises Power Mobility Devices Policy; AAHomecare Releases Impact Study

Last week, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued revisions to the power mobility device policy, with the most significant change removing the reference to "stand and pivot transfer" for Group 3 power wheelchairs. Another change in the policy expands eligibility of power wheelchairs for Advance Determination of Medicare Coverage (ADMC). In other news, AAHomecare released a detailed economic study concluding that cuts to the Medicare power mobility benefit scheduled to take effect Nov. 15 will have a devastating impact on both the industry and beneficiaries who need wheelchairs. The study forecasts an exodus of at least 1,500 wheelchair suppliers and a net cost increase to the Medicare system of $2.7 to $5.9 billion over the next eight years.

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The next CMS Home Health, Hospice & DME Open Door Forum is scheduled for Nov. 8 at 2 p.m. EST. To participate by phone, call (800) 837-1935 and use conference ID number 7361251.

On Nov. 1, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced a 3.3 percent market basket increase for Medicare payment rates for home health services for 2007. The home health prospective payment system (HH PPS) annual update is expected to bring an estimated additional $410 million in wage adjusted payments to home health agencies next year.

Alpine Home Medical recently donated a Pride Mobility lift chair and bath safety equipment to the Smeltzer family in Sandy, Utah. A debilitating disease similar to MS affects David, the father, and daughter Breann with severe bladder problems and walking problems daily. The Smeltzer family was the recipient of the Utah Home Make-Over organized by Heart to Home.

EVENTS CALENDAR
November 2006
15 The American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) Annual Meeting will be held Nov. 10-15 in Philadelphia. Learn about the latest developments in the treatment of allergic diseases including asthma and immunologic disorders presented. Physicians, researchers and international experts will present and discuss scientific data. For more information, visit http://www.acaai.org
14 Join Jeff Baird, Esq., chairman, Healthcare Group, Brown & Fortunato, for the Business Arrangements Between HME Companies, Home Health Agencies, Pharmacies, Hospitals and Physicians: Avoiding the Stupid Line Teleconference Nov. 14. The conference covers an array of issues from corporate compliance, mergers, reimbursement issues, affiliations and alliances from noon to 1 p.m. EST. Get legal advice and learn how to work with a wide arrange of health care partners. For more information, visit http://www.DynamicSeminars.com
15 World COPD Day is Nov. 15.
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