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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

Why I Almost Fired My Doctor

Was I going to risk my longevity to avoid hurting my doctor’s feelings? I needed a physician I respected and trusted.

Things to NEVER Lie to Your Doctor About

How much you smoke, drink, eat, exercise and whether you use protection during sex or while out in the sun matters. Doctors weigh in on what matters most.

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.

Revenue Boosting Ideas for Every Medical Practice

To help identify some of the best ways to boost medical practice revenue, we asked practice management expert Rosemarie Nelson to share some of her tips. 1

Easy Physician Credentialing for Medical Practices

To ensure your medical practice does not leave money on the table, proper physician credentialing is a must. 1

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!

Nine Easy Ways to Better Market Your Medical Practice

As the digital space continues to change, medical practices must change their marketing approaches as well. 1

Storing Data in the Cloud Gaining Acceptance in Medical Practices

It appears medical practices, especially independent ones, are becoming more accepting of putting their medical data in the cloud 1

6 Practice Management Tools Successful Medical Practices Swear By

Here are six practice management tools successful medical practices swear by to help you achieve your operating goals.

One Solution to Short-Staffed Medical Practices

Being short-staffed can cripple a medical practice. That's why having emergency staffing plans in place is a must.

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…

Medical Practices Must be Proactive with Cybersecurity

Healthcare data is a huge target for hackers. If a practice is reactionary, all of their hard work could be at risk. 1

The Business Plan: A Must for Medical Practices

An acquisition that comes from a failed business plan is a signal to physicians that you have to continually reevaluate the practice 1

Making Wearables Valuable to Medical Practices

Only 5 percent of practices are using technology that monitors their patients' health status. Why haven't wearables made an impact in clinical care?