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Prolonged Power Outages Can Be Deadly for People Who Rely on Durable Medical Equipment | Huffington Post

  May 30, 2014
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“Already this year, American communities have experienced floods, tornadoes and wildfires. Our country needs a better way to protect medically fragile people so natural disasters don’t become medical emergencies. Thousands of people in the United States rely on electrically powered DME to meet their medical needs at home. While they can manage their medical conditions […]
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Medicare to expand ‘prior authorization’ for device coverage | TheHill

  May 23, 2014
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“In a shift from the current system, Medicare is proposing to rule on seniors’ coverage for home medical devices before the supplies are delivered or claims for payment are submitted. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services CMS is planning to expand the use of “prior authorization” for power scooters and wheelchairs, and introduce the […]
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About The HMDR Licensing Program

  May 15, 2014
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Follow the link below to learn more about the California HMDR Licensing Program: “Welcome to the home page for the Home Medical Device Retailer (HMDR) licensing program. The HMDR program is mandated by Assembly Bill 1496 of the 1999-2000 legislative session. This program licenses California HMDR facilities and registers Out-of-State HMDR facilities. In-State HMDR facilities […]
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