On Nov. 3, the CMS released a list of the 356 competitive bidding suppliers with Medicare contracts that will provide certain medical equipment and supplies to beneficiaries in nine communities throughout the United States. The competitive bidding program aims to…
Day: November 9, 2010
REF Raises Nearly $28 Million and Funds $24 Million in Innovative RA Research
The American College of Rheumatology Research and Education Foundation (REF) announced it has raised nearly $28 million, and funded $24 million, in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) research through its “Within Our Reach: Finding a Cure for Rheumatoid Arthritis” campaign. The social…
Prevalence of Foot Disorders Varies Among African Americans and Whites
Common foot disorders such as flat feet, corns and bunions are more prevalent among African Americans than in whites, according to a new study by University of North Carolina (UNC) at Chapel Hill researchers. “African Americans in the study age…