Archive | October, 2006

JANUVIA(TM) (sitagliptin phosphate) is coming soon

by admin on October 15, 2006 in Asides

JANUVIA(TM) (sitagliptin phosphate) is coming soon If approved, JANUVIA would potentially be the first in a new class of oral medications (DPP-4 inhibitors) that enhances the body’s own ability to lower blood sugar (glucose) when it is elevated.

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Feds Warn Of Counterfeit Diabetes Tests

by admin on October 14, 2006 in Asides

Feds Warn Of Counterfeit Diabetes Tests counterfeit blood glucose test strips reportedly being sold in the United States (consumeraffairs.com)

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Medicare – Suppliers Raise Concerns About Scheduled Reduction in Medicare Reimbursements for Power Wheelchairs

by Frank Barlin on October 11, 2006 in All, Editorial, Home Healthcare

The quick read: Medicare reduces reimbursement about 35% November 15 CMS spokesperson Ellen Griffith said “Medicare was paying for the equipment at a much higher rate than what it was being sold for on the market” Cara Bachenheimer — vice president of government affairs for Invacare, the largest U.S. manufacturer of power wheelchairs — said, [...]

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Is the South African Healthcare System Broken?

by Editor on October 10, 2006 in Asides

11 000 ‘medics’ face fees axe – South Africa 11 057 health practitioners have not paid their license fees for the year and will be “struck off”.

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Latest Update – More Bad News For The Powered Wheelchair Industry AND The Powered Wheelchair Consumer

by Frank Barlin on October 7, 2006 in All, Editorial, Healthcare Marketing

Following on from the report yesterday on the new dramatic cut in CMS reimbursement for power chairs: More Bad News For The Powered Wheelchair Industry AND The Powered Wheelchair Consumer RAMP – Restore Access to Mobility Partnership issued the following statement: Huge Cuts in Medicare Mobility Equipment Prices Will Restrict Access for Medicare Beneficiaries (US [...]

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