The treatment and management of many conditions and diseases requires the use of medical equipment. When these items are not intended to be thrown away after use — think a wheelchair that’s used for ...

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on Wednesday released a proposed National Coverage Determination decision that would expand coverage for power seat elevation equipment on certain power ...

A University of Minnesota Medical School research team has found that access to wheelchairs through Medicare-listed suppliers ...

AlohaCare members, including those enrolled in Medicaid and Medicare, will have more access to medical equipment like breast ...

Dear Toni: I order my diabetic supplies from a mail-order program through my employer benefits. Recently, I have been laid off and had to enroll in Medicare. I received a letter stating my supplier ...

This article discusses durable medical equipment (DME), including walk-in tubs, and where to rent or buy the equipment. It also looks at Medicare coverage, and how to get help paying for a walk-in tub ...

Q: What is the new program beginning in July in certain areas across the nation where Medicare beneficiaries will pay less out of pocket for certain medical equipment and supplies if they purchase ...

Proposed reforms to fix the problems with the current Medicare bidding process for acquiring prosthetics, CPAP machines, wheelchairs and other durable medical equipment don't go far enough to fix the ...