Archive for November 2022

WASHINGTON — The Council for Quality Respiratory Care has expressed disappointment that the recently published local coverage determination for oxygen does not call for the use of a data-driven oxygen template when documenting medical need. Instead, the LCD, released on Nov. 18, continues to rely on the use of patient medical records, which the CQRC says can…

WASHINGTON — The Council for Quality Respiratory Care (CQRC) – a coalition of the nation’s leading home oxygen therapy providers and manufacturing companies – today expressed disappointment that the latest Local Coverage Determination (LCD) for oxygen and oxygen equipment issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on November 18, does not call for the use…

Home Respiratory Care Leaders Respond to CMS’ Request for Information Seeking Public Comment on Accessing Healthcare Provider Challenges WASHINGTON – The Council for Quality Respiratory Care (CQRC) – a coalition of the nation’s leading home oxygen therapy providers and manufacturing companies – recently submitted its response to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) Make Your…