Tag: Perry Home Medical Supply
In brief: Report cites spike in PAP use, Inogen sets IPO terms
February 7, 2014HME News Staff
WASHINGTON - The number of beneficiaries receiving PAP devices for a one-year time period grew 13%, while the total number of beneficiaries receiving all DMEPOS items during the same period fell 1%, according to a recently released comparative billing report. Compiled by eGlobal Tech and Palmetto GBA, the report used data from claims processed by the DME MACs between July 2012 and June 2013. They also found allowed charges on PAP devices rose 23%, when allowed charges for all DMEPOS items fell by...
Perry Home Medical Supply closes doors
February 4, 2014HME News Staff
PRINCETON, Ill. - Perry Memorial Hospital is closing the Perry Home Medical Supply store, citing changes in Medicare reimbursement, according to news reports. “Medicare has reduced what they are willing to pay for, and, secondly, if you bill for something and they don't think you did it right, then you have to send (the money) back to them,” said President and CEO Rex Conger. Conger said changes in regulations and billing requirements for Medicare and commercial insurance companies make...