Now that you have the info, you can flat-out REFUSE to accept or sign anything until you can get a machine that offers all you need. Beware of the 'Advance Beneficiary Agreement' or whatever they call it. This says you agree to pay additional charges, and it is how they get around the 'no balance b...

Sleepyhead_2, I interviewed several DMEs before choosing one and I did NOT authorize them to have access to my medical records. I understand your anger and would have felt the same if one of them had assumed that I was their patient without my authorization. I have the right to shop around for any ...

I’m unfamiliar with this venue so not sure how to respond to each person. Please forgive me, I’ll learn. To GumbyCT: I do know my Doctor didn’t currently authorize this, but I will make sure I didn’t sign something back in 2004. Thank you. I will check out your previous posts pertaining to HIPPA and...

Thank you, LSAT, for your response. I agree, my primary concern is to get the appropriate equipment.

The hospital received a request from the DME and filled that request.

Although I am new to this site, I have learned so much from you seasoned veterans and newbies who give of your time and knowledge so that others can profit. Because of this site I have known appropriate questions to ask of my insurance company, the prospective DMEs, and have been able to intelligent...