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Is All Durable Medical Equipment Covered by Insurance?

The simple answer is no. Medicare Part B (medical insurance) covers medically necessary durable medical equipment (DME) that your doctor prescribes for use in your home. Your physician, nurse practitioner (NP), physician’s assistant (PA) or certified nurse specialist (CNS) can prescribe medical equipment for a patient. Medicare is considered the driver when it comes to …

8 Things ER Doctors Refuse to Have in Their Homes

By Lisa Lombardi<br>Emergency room physicians see all kinds of grisly stuff, which made us wonder: What products do they consider so hazardous t...

Why I Don’t Drink Budweiser…and Why I’m Not Alone

Budweiser has always been far more about marketing than beer. The founder of Anheuser Busch, Adolphus Busch, refused to drink his own brew, calling it “that slop” (he was German, of cou…

How to Choose the Right Cane and Use It Properly

10 Horrifying Things Doctors Don't Tell You

As a modern culture, we tend to put our faith wholeheartedly in doctors. They're the experts, and more often than not we take their advice without question

Why your family medical history matters

Sara McGregor never worried about getting breast cancer. Neither did her two older sisters. After all, their mother and maternal grandmother never had the disease. So when McGregor's eldest sister was diagnosed at age 32, the news came as a shattering shock to all three siblings

What is DME (Durable Medical Equipment)?

DME, or Durable Medical Equipment, is a reusable item ordered or prescribed by a physician to a person with an illness, disability or injury

Hot Topics: When Hospitals Buy Physician Practices

What's the current picture as regards hospitals buying physician practices? We asked that question of two experts who said the trend is causing problems with 'price fixing' and noted physicians should

Understanding Lift Chair Measurements

Lift-Chairs.com offers a wide range of lift chair sizes so that your new lift chair recliner is the perfect fit.

Study: Hospitals may not be 'gobbling up' physician practices

A new study challenges the idea that hospitals are "gobbling up" physician practices.

Will Your Lift Chair Be Covered by Medicare? / BEK Medical INC

If you have trouble standing from a seated position, your doctor may have recommended a lift chair . A lift chair can be a lifesaver for those of us with limited mobility, but they can be expensive<br>Will your lift chair be covered by Medicare?<br>The short answer, from the Medicare website : while Medicare won’t typically pay the entire costs of a lift chair, Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) or Medicare Part C (Medical Advantage) might cover the seat lift mechanism as…

Which Lift Chair Is Right For You?

Use this easy-to-follow guide to take measurements for your lift chair purchase and get a recliner that fits you perfectly!

How to Choose the Right Medical Equipment to Move a Disabled Person |

Hospitals, clinics and nursing homes have to consider the needs of disabled persons. They need to be moved around for treatments, doctor appointments or

Do Personal Wireless Devices Interfere with Medical Equipment?

Doctors are increasingly turning to electronic medical records as a way to always have complete patient history at their fingertips in hospitals. These digital versions of patient charts can help i…

Hospitals, Physician Practices and Clinics are Reminded to Post New Non-Discrimination Notice

Hospitals, physician practices and other health care providers that receive federal financial assistance, which includes receiving reimbursement from Medicare Parts A, C and D and/or Medicaid, are …

MSOs — Important Again for Physician Practices

Management service organizations have been around for a while providing management to physician practices, ranging from billing and collection to complete turnkey operations. In this regard, they h…

Is My Lift Chair's Foot Rest Long Enough?

Don't be overly concerned if your feet hang over the foot rest of your lift chair - they're supposed to!

More than Just Home Medical Equipment, It's Peace of Mind

UnityPoint at Home provides a number of resources and services to ensure a continuity of care at home. Learn why home medical equipment may be right for you.

5 Questions about Refurbished Medical Equipment

There are many benefits to buying refurbished medical equipment, but it is crucial that you know exactly who you are working with and what you are getting.