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• Shelly Prial: Providers Have A Secret Weapon--The Abiility To Influence
• Product Focus
• HME News Polls
• Medicare Abuse: A Hearing, An Audit & A Bill
• CMS Takes New Approach To Fraud
• ATG Rehab Makes Historic Acquisition
• Providers Eye Home Sleep Test Market
• OIG Slams Subcontracting, Marketing Practices
• Groups Comment On ACOs
• NewsPoll: Provider Track Denial Rates
• Smart Talk
• Commentary
• M & A: Foreign-Based Companies Like HME
• POCs Offer Edge
• AmeriCare Re-Enters Retail
• USM Cements Position
• RESNA Creates Wheelchair Provision Guide
• Briefing Connects Rehab, HME
• Insulet Acquires Neighborhood Diabetes
• Two Bills Get Another Chance
• Express Medical Revamps Website
• Software Market Consolidates
• GAO Explores Bid Program For Manufactors
• Q & A: Sue Chen
• Liquid Poised For A Comeback