April 30th, 2008 — Oxygen
The long awaited release of the Invacare XPO2 portable oxygen concentrator has been set for May 15, 2008. Invacare will begin taking orders from dealers on May 1. The supply will be limited for a while after the initial release. If you have been waiting for to purchase an XPO2 it would be advisable to get an order in soon.
You can place orders
here if you aren’t sure where to purchase one. Invacare only accepts orders from medical equipment dealers.
The allure of the XPO2 is it’s small size and the reputation of the quality of Invacare oxygen concentrators. The XPO2 promises to be a welcome addition to the portable oxygen concentrator market.
April 14th, 2008 — Oxygen
The Inogen One was a revolutionary product when it was introduced. Due to the high cost of this new technology, many oxygen providers took a wait and see position before embracing the Inogen One.
Early problems and a recall didn’t help the Inogen position with established oxygen providers. Such occurrences are not uncommon with new equipment and technologies. Through time the Inogen One has proven a top quality, reliable portable oxygen concentrator (POC).
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March 17th, 2008 — Sleep Apnea
The details will come at a later date but Medicare has approved in-home sleep testing using Type II, Type III and Type IV devises. Prior to this ruling, Medicare would pay for treatment of sleep disorders only if diagnosed in a sleep lab. Unfortunately, sleep labs could not be constructed and staffed with qualified therapists fast enough to meet demand. To the frustration of physicians, the sleep labs that do exist are often booked months in advance. Allowing diagnosis with an in-home sleep test will get treatment to those who need it more efficiently. Continue reading →
March 12th, 2008 — Legislative News
Competitive bidding came under fire during my trip to Washington D.C. The controversial program is being questioned by an ever increasing number of legislators. Fueling much of the controversy are two unfavorable economic studies.
The first study, out of Robert Morris University, was referenced in my previous article, Competitive Bidding: An Anti-Competitive Scheme. This study was a theoretical look at the likely outcome of the national competitive bidding program. Continue reading →
February 26th, 2008 — Legislative News
A new study done by Brian O’Roark, PhD and Stephen Foreman, PhD, JD, MPA at Robert Morris University questions the long-term effects of National Competitive Bidding of durable medical equipment. The Medicare Modernization Act of 2003 required certain durable medical items be competitively bid. In theory this sounds like a great idea after all healthy competition is good. The question, is Medicare’s competitive bidding scheme healthy competition or a program to eliminate competition and empower the handful of huge companies in this industry? Continue reading →
