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Samuel A. Fleishman, MD, FAASM, president of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, is determined to transform the fragmented care model for Medicare patients with sleep apnea.
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Knowledge and diligence pay off in the world of coding and reimbursement.
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With a strategic approach, third-party management firms can foster sleep joint ventures that boost business and improve patient care.
Read MoreThe U.S. Senate passed an amended version of H.R. 1, the “American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009,” on February 10, 2009 by a vote of 61-37. While the health care related provisions are very similar to those that were inclu
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