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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

5 potentially deadly body pains you should never ignore

Nearly everyone experiences a headache or leg cramp on occasion. But when do these aches warrant a visit to the doctor's office or hospital?

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.

Four Metrics to Measure Patient Access at Physician Practices

Use these four metrics to evaluate patient access at your physician practices.

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

Survey: Regulatory burden weighing on medical practices

Medical practices have been negatively impacted by federal regulations and policies

Hundreds of current medical practices may be ineffective

A new meta-analysis of over 3,000 studies finds that almost 400 medical practices are currently being used despite being ineffective.

5 Things Great Medical Practices Have in Common

By emulating the actions of great medical practices, you can move forward with better confidence.

Pros and Cons of Switching to Concierge Medical Practice

The most common medical practice size is 2,000 to 3,000 patients. With so many patients to see, a do...

More than Just Home Medical Equipment, It's Peace of Mind

UnityPoint at Home provides a number of resources and services to ensure a continuity of care at home. Learn why home medical equipment may be right for you.

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

How many people expect perfect outcomes in medical practice?

Want more evidence about how many people expect perfect outcomes in medical practice?

5 Questions about Refurbished Medical Equipment

There are many benefits to buying refurbished medical equipment, but it is crucial that you know exactly who you are working with and what you are getting.

Community Builder: Midlands man helps hundreds get needed medical equipment

More than 10 years ago after selling medical equipment for a living, Hubert Smoak says he realized a greater need when he delivered a wheelchair to a woman in Bamberg.