Comments - Fed to Audit Sleep Industry; DMEs, Industry Insiders Wet Pants - SleepGuide2024-03-29T14:28:07Zhttps://www.sleepguide.com/profiles/comment/feed?attachedTo=2549090%3ABlogPost%3A569&xn_auth=noI had forgotten all about thi…tag:www.sleepguide.com,2009-09-23:2549090:Comment:434792009-09-23T14:26:00.160ZRockRpsgthttps://www.sleepguide.com/profile/RockHinkle
I had forgotten all about this post. I would think that the AASM would want to control the PAP part of the DMEs. At least the tech that work for them.
I had forgotten all about this post. I would think that the AASM would want to control the PAP part of the DMEs. At least the tech that work for them. Rock
DME certification compli…tag:www.sleepguide.com,2009-09-23:2549090:Comment:434782009-09-23T14:23:06.172ZD. W. Connhttps://www.sleepguide.com/profile/DWConn
Rock<br />
DME certification compliance of state and federal laws fall under different categories than say a sleep clinic.
Rock<br />
DME certification compliance of state and federal laws fall under different categories than say a sleep clinic. What about the DMEs. Those ce…tag:www.sleepguide.com,2009-08-20:2549090:Comment:401722009-08-20T13:14:18.659ZRockRpsgthttps://www.sleepguide.com/profile/RockHinkle
What about the DMEs. Those certifications are only for the labs right?
What about the DMEs. Those certifications are only for the labs right? they definetly need to police…tag:www.sleepguide.com,2009-08-04:2549090:Comment:380022009-08-04T13:03:47.201Zwallace j smith jrhttps://www.sleepguide.com/profile/wallacejsmithjr
they definetly need to police themselves dme providers especially i stopped by one day to get replacement pillows and was told i had to sign a piece of paper saying they had permission to "treat" me when all i was doing was picking up "parts".. and come on $50 for the two of them????
they definetly need to police themselves dme providers especially i stopped by one day to get replacement pillows and was told i had to sign a piece of paper saying they had permission to "treat" me when all i was doing was picking up "parts".. and come on $50 for the two of them???? I should mention there are th…tag:www.sleepguide.com,2009-08-04:2549090:Comment:379982009-08-04T11:23:13.841ZD. W. Connhttps://www.sleepguide.com/profile/DWConn
I should mention there are three ways of accreditation AASM, Joint Commission or ACHC. ACHC at this time is not approved in state of Texas at this time for sleep labs. If you have questions about ACHC for you state contact them at http://achc.org/
I should mention there are three ways of accreditation AASM, Joint Commission or ACHC. ACHC at this time is not approved in state of Texas at this time for sleep labs. If you have questions about ACHC for you state contact them at http://achc.org/ It is a sad day. I have to ag…tag:www.sleepguide.com,2009-08-04:2549090:Comment:379972009-08-04T11:14:03.198ZD. W. Connhttps://www.sleepguide.com/profile/DWConn
It is a sad day. I have to agree. Free standing facilities and some Hospital labs have simply opened for the money that can be generated. DME companies are also guilty at billing and no follow up.<br />
There are however mechanisms in place that should alleviate some of the fly by night Facilities and DME companies.<br />
By January 2010 just a few months away, Free Standing facilities must be certified by either the AASM or JACHO. The failure to certify will result in closure of these facilities.
It is a sad day. I have to agree. Free standing facilities and some Hospital labs have simply opened for the money that can be generated. DME companies are also guilty at billing and no follow up.<br />
There are however mechanisms in place that should alleviate some of the fly by night Facilities and DME companies.<br />
By January 2010 just a few months away, Free Standing facilities must be certified by either the AASM or JACHO. The failure to certify will result in closure of these facilities. WOW! That is all I have to sa…tag:www.sleepguide.com,2009-04-01:2549090:Comment:151422009-04-01T14:31:05.729ZRockRpsgthttps://www.sleepguide.com/profile/RockHinkle
WOW! That is all I have to say on this subject. WOW!
WOW! That is all I have to say on this subject. WOW! You know tho, when we slam th…tag:www.sleepguide.com,2009-02-03:2549090:Comment:69602009-02-03T17:09:33.942ZJudyhttps://www.sleepguide.com/profile/Judy
You know tho, when we slam the DME suppliers for the prices they charge, the money they are paid and what we can buy online for we do have to take into consideration that they are providing an expensive device up front and receiving payments doled out over several months, up to 13 months. That's a lot of upfront money for a lengthy payback. Surely they deserve SOME "interest" type of compensation for that up front investment and long term payback. At least the online suppliers get their monies…
You know tho, when we slam the DME suppliers for the prices they charge, the money they are paid and what we can buy online for we do have to take into consideration that they are providing an expensive device up front and receiving payments doled out over several months, up to 13 months. That's a lot of upfront money for a lengthy payback. Surely they deserve SOME "interest" type of compensation for that up front investment and long term payback. At least the online suppliers get their monies upfront when they sell their product. THAT can reduce costs A LOT. And anyone who thinks that dealing w/multiple insurances for collection is easy .... hasn't had to deal directly w/their insurance company for reimbursement!! So I TRY to remember to cut the local DME suppliers some slack when I'm slamming them. But then I experience or read of the "less than truths", "half-truths", ignorant comments from them and .....<br />
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The medical profession has NEVER been good at policing itself. A good deal of the malpractice problems in this country the medical profession brought on itself by refusing the police their own, by tolerating incompetents in the field and even covering for them. AND by being so secretive. Denying patients information and access to their medical records, etc. is ripe for breeding distrust. Years ago I saw one of their "trade journals" strongly recommending overbooking appointments because patients wouldn't be impressed by or feel comfortable w/a doctor who wasn't busy. Snort! I'm afraid I tend to agree w/…tag:www.sleepguide.com,2008-12-10:2549090:Comment:5852008-12-10T01:39:31.072ZJudyhttps://www.sleepguide.com/profile/Judy
I'm afraid I tend to agree w/you, Mike. The sleep profession seems not at all inclined to clean up their act.
I'm afraid I tend to agree w/you, Mike. The sleep profession seems not at all inclined to clean up their act. Judy, my biggest fear is that…tag:www.sleepguide.com,2008-12-09:2549090:Comment:5782008-12-09T22:55:49.249ZMikehttps://www.sleepguide.com/profile/MichaelG
Judy, my biggest fear is that the whole notion that CPAP helps solve a real problem becomes suspect because so few people are getting the proper care/attention. It's not that sleep apnea doesn't exist and that CPAP doesn't treat it effectively; it's that we don't have people in the industry stepping up to not be lazy and give folks a fair shake at getting it right. But try arguing that to the OIG in a couple of years if we continue like this...
Judy, my biggest fear is that the whole notion that CPAP helps solve a real problem becomes suspect because so few people are getting the proper care/attention. It's not that sleep apnea doesn't exist and that CPAP doesn't treat it effectively; it's that we don't have people in the industry stepping up to not be lazy and give folks a fair shake at getting it right. But try arguing that to the OIG in a couple of years if we continue like this...