Friday, October 29, 2010
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Provo Construction Update
Provo Update: The new Provo location in construction has expanded its footing...more updates to come.
Monday, October 25, 2010
Calling all photographers!
Calling all photographers! Alpine needs to collect a few more photographs to decorate our current SLC and future Provo offices with. If you have any photos that you'd like to submit as consideration for display, please send them to briana.lake@alpinehme.com, or post them on our Facebook wall. Subject desired: Utah landscape/nature.
P.S. when you submit your photograph(s), please include size/pricing info.
Friday, October 22, 2010
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Falls: Everyone's Worst Nightmare...
Falls: everyone's worst nightmare... Are you worried about yourself or a family member falling in the home? Here are some easy tips to help prevent falls.
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Competitive bidding: 'Red flags' cause delay
WASHINGTON - HME providers now have an idea why CMS is dragging its feet in releasing the names of the winning bidders. During an Open Door Forum last week, a CMS official told listeners that the agency has tested a new program integrity tool on the winning bidders and has identified "a number of red flags" that require further examination. "Given the past history of fraud in the DME arena, especially in Miami, CMS believes that it is prudent to take the time to review these issues to ensure the program is best positioned to service Medicare beneficiaries," said Michael Keane of the Division of DMEPOS Competitive Bidding, Chronic Care Policy Group. Originally, CMS planned to release the names of the winning bidders in September. The delay--and the reason for it--is one more example of how the program is flawed, industry stakeholders say. "It underscores the reality that it's a bad system, a bad design," said Michael Reinemer, vice president of communications and policy for AAHomecare. "Describing this whole bidding program as an anti-fraud device is just preposterous." Keane told listeners that the delay would be short-lived. "We expect to move forward with the implementation of the program very soon, beginning with the announcement of the contract suppliers and continuing our aggressive education and outreach activities for our beneficiaries and other stakeholders," he said. Even though CMS has started its education and outreach activities, industry stakeholders still worry the agency is running out of time if it sticks with its Jan. 1, 2011, implementation date. "The issue isn't just the announcement of the bidders, it's how it relates to CMS's ability to educate referral sources and beneficiaries," said Cara Bachenheimer, senior vice president of government relations for Invacare. "If you constrict the timeframe, it would bode even worse for the program." |
Friday, October 15, 2010
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Provo Update
Provo Update: The new Provo location in construction now has its floor...more updates to come.
The new location is at: 1481 N. State Street, Provo, UT
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Monday, October 11, 2010
Alpine Home Medical Equipment and the American Red Cross would like to invite you to participate in Alpine’s Blood Drive. The Bloodmobile will be here from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on November 16, 2010.
To schedule your appointment, click here.
If you have not registered with their website, you will need to create an account. It takes 2 minutes.
If you have eligibility questions, please call 1-866-236-3276.
Remember, Identification is Required.
Our goal is to have 25 participants. Please feel free to invite your spouses or friends. Help us reach our goal.
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Hot off the press!
Hot off the press! Alpine makes an appearance in the HME Newspaper, October 2010.
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
2010 Fall Newsletter
Alpine's Fall 2010 Newsletter to go out today. Are you on our VIP newsletter and email lists? If not, email briana.lake@alpinehme.com to subscribe.
Monday, October 4, 2010
Friday, October 1, 2010
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