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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

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.

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!

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!

When and Why Should a Family Ask for Hospice Services?

Families are being approached by one or more of the many hospices in the area to admit their loved one to that agency. When and why should a family ask for hospice services?

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…

How to Ask the Right Questions about Online Medical Supply Purchases |

In order to ask the right questions about online medical supplies, it is advisable to look into as many online reviews as possible starting

Improving Medical Supply Ordering for Physician Practices

For physician practices seeking to reduce their operating costs, automating medical supply management through technology can improve efficiency.

What if Hospice Services Weren't Just for the Dying?

A pilot program shows favorable results for patients with long-term prognoses.

15 statistics to know on ASC medical supply, operating costs

VMG Health and HealthCare Appraisers are among several organizations collecting statistics on operating and medical supply costs in ASCs.

The True Meaning of Hospice Services are Found in the Faces and Stories of Patients and Their...

STEIN HOSPICE: FULFILLING THE PROMISE TO CARE FOR PATIENTS WITH COMPASSION AND DIGNITY AT THE END OF LIFE

Practice BuildingAdding Veterinary Hospice Services to Your Practice

What is veterinary hospice? The authors define hospice and palliative care and discuss the importance of quality of life assessment, clear client communication, and use of best practices for pet care.

Lift Chair Buyer's Guide

Buying a lift chair? We have several instructional articles that will help you select the right lift chair for your needs.