Dean Ernest had been living in a nursing home about a year when his son, John, got a call last winter asking if his father was experiencing back pain and would like a free orthotic brace. The caller ...

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday released a statement this morning warning the public of an increasingly common scam across the state. Elderly Medicare patients are being ...

Medicare covers various durable medical equipment (DME) if a healthcare professional prescribes them. People should ensure that the DME supplier participates with Medicare. Covered DME ranges from ...

On September 26, 2024, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Medicare Administrative Contractors (DME MACs), Noridian Healthcare Solutions, LLC and CGS ...

Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced today the arrest of ALAN SWISS on charges of health care fraud and conspiracy to violate the Anti-Kickback ...

While assistive equipment might help a senior stay independent longer, a fair number of people may not pursue it due to cost. It is important to know that, provided an individual qualifies, Medicare ...

July 17--Purchasing medical equipment and supplies is now more costly. Earlier this month the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) further cut reimbursement for home medical equipment and ...

Medicare's changes to the way it pays for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics and other supplies has saved the federal government over $4 billion over five years, according to the ...

"Despite enormous buying power, Medicare pays far more" than individuals for equipment and services that are "available at far lower prices from retail pharmacies and online stores," the New York ...