Oxygen Solution Center -- Respiratory & Sleep Management

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COPD Patients With Diabetes Have Longer Hospital StaysJul 27, 2010

People who are hospitalized for COPD and have diabetes are more likely to have longer hospital stays and to die than people who do not have diabetes, according to a new study.
Wood Smoke Elevates COPD Risk in SmokersJul 23, 2010
Lincare Accepts Oxygen Bid Rate in Miami and CharlotteJul 20, 2010
Invacare SOLO2 Approved by FAA for Air TravelJul 19, 2010
Rotech Accepts 17 Medicare ContractsJul 13, 2010

Medicare Policies Out of Sync

The government's competitive bidding program will likely degrade home oxygen services, which conflicts with its new policy to reduce rehospitalizations for COPD.

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