Audio Conference to Cover 2009 Sleep Lab Legal Changes
Sleep Center Management Institute presents the 2009 Sleep Lab Legal Update.
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CMS Establishes $50,000 Surety Bond Requirement for DMEs
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is taking steps to curb Medicare fraud by requiring a $50,000 surety bond from certain durable medical equipment (DME) suppliers. DME suppliers must meet this requirement by October 2, 2009, if t
Read MoreResearchers Link Stroke, Sleep Apnea and Death
Obstructive sleep apnea decreases blood flow to the brain, elevates blood pressure within the brain and eventually harms the brain’s ability to modulate these changes and prevent damage to itself, according to a new study published by The American
Read MoreReggie White Foundation Releases Educational DVD
The Reggie White Sleep Disorders Research & Education Foundation completed an educational DVD about obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and is making it available to anyone who has an interest free of charge. Funded by a grant from the National F
Read MoreModel Evaluates Risk of Excessive Daytime Sleepiness in Railroad Workers
University Services Sleep Diagnostic & Treatment Centers, Philadelphia, have implemented a model to evaluate the risk of excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) in safety sensitive positions within the railroad industry. The model utilized a heal
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