Tag: ThermiPaq
In brief: NGS details reasons for denials, TiLite shakes up representation
November 8, 2013HME News Staff
INDIANAPOLIS - Prior authorization requests submitted as part of the PMD demo are being denied because of conflicting information in face-to-face exams and other medical records, and insufficient face-to-face exam information, National Government Services (NGS) announced in a recent bulletin. The list of reasons covers denials as of Oct. 24. NGS says face-to-face exams often do not specify: how a PMD will sufficiently improve the beneficiary's daily life; what are the beneficiary's mobility...
Carex acquires ThermiPaq
November 5, 2013HME News Staff
NORWELL, Mass. - Carex Health Brands has acquired the ThermiPaq Hot & Cold Therapy brand and other assets from the Springfield, Ill.-based Thermionics Corp., according to a Nov. 4 news release. Carex offers hot/cold pain therapy, including the Bed Buddy moist heat ThermaTherapy and TheraMed brands, and home medical equipment. “This acquisition further solidifies our leadership in the market and allows Carex to improve service to our existing customers through an expanded hot/cold portfolio,”...