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Volume 48 - Issue 9 - September, 2002

Column

Editorial
09/01/2002
   This month, we will remember the thousands of people who perished that dreadful day 1 year ago and comfort those who lost family and friends. We will continue to support those who escaped or responded to the calls for help, offering what...
   This month, we will remember the thousands of people who perished that dreadful day 1 year ago and comfort those who lost family and friends. We will continue to support those who escaped or responded to the calls for help, offering what...
   This month, we will remember...
09/01/2002
Wound Management & Prevention
Department
09/01/2002
Medical Supply Costs under Intense Government Scrutiny    The government believes Medicare pays too much for durable medical equipment and medical supplies (DMEPOS). In 2000, Medicare Part B costs for DMEPOS totaled more than $6.8 billion -...
Medical Supply Costs under Intense Government Scrutiny    The government believes Medicare pays too much for durable medical equipment and medical supplies (DMEPOS). In 2000, Medicare Part B costs for DMEPOS totaled more than $6.8 billion -...
Medical Supply Costs under...
09/01/2002
Wound Management & Prevention

Feature

Ethics
09/01/2002
   Experts suggest that as many as 10% of older Americans are victims of abuse. Elder abuse can occur at a licensed or accredited healthcare facility or even in the elder's own home. In fact, most abuse is thought to occur at home by family...
   Experts suggest that as many as 10% of older Americans are victims of abuse. Elder abuse can occur at a licensed or accredited healthcare facility or even in the elder's own home. In fact, most abuse is thought to occur at home by family...
   Experts suggest that as many...
09/01/2002
Wound Management & Prevention