We have teamed up with organizations who serve all those who use oxygen to collect information that will help healthcare providers, oxygen suppliers, insurance companies, Medicare, and others to better understand what types of home oxygen services ar...

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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the following announcement on September 8th, the latest in their series of media releases that reinforce their claims that the Competitive Bidding Program has had no negative impact on benef...

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Go4Life Month is back this September! We want older adults to think about exercise a little differently. Exercise does more than help you lose weight or gain muscle. It also helps you continue doing what’s most important to you, like playing wi...

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Member organizations are asked to submit a vote for the new Board of Directors for a term starting August 1, 2016. Contacts on file will receive an electronic ballot on July 18, 2016. The Nominations Committee has submitted the following slate for el...

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Competitive Bidding Program Continues to Maintain Access and Quality While Saving Medicare Billions Overview The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) today announced the new single payment amounts and began sending contract offers...

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Insurers follow Medicare’s lead on vents | HME News YARMOUTH, Maine – Commercial payers have wasted no time drastically reducing reimbursement for non-invasive ventilators, HME providers say.  In March, provider Bill Hart lear...

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Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies Competitive Bidding Program Health Status Monitoring Summary of Findings thru the Fourth Quarter of 2015 No negative changes in beneficiary health outcomes resulting from the...

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Researchers Explore How To Stay Healthy Longer Want the secret to living a longer and healthier life? Scientists have found ways to prolong the healthy lifespans of worms, mice, and even monkeys. Their work has revealed exciting ...

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Message from the Chairman: On behalf of the Board of Directors I would like to thank you for your ongoing participation in the Coalition's activities. It is once again time to nominate new members to serve on the Coalition's Board. Members are able ...

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The following changes to the bylaws of the U.S. COPD Coalition were posted in May, 2015 for review and are now pending final vote by the member organizations.  One representative from member organizations should vote by submitting the simple onl...

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