RICHMOND, VA - Virginia Medicaid DME policy was updated on Jan. 1, 2024 to include several revisions sought by industry advocates. Key changes...
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Continued Advocacy For 75/25 Blended Rate Extension
WASHINGTON, D.C. - AAHomecare and HME advocates continue to press Capitol Hill to extend the 75/25 blended rate for non-CBA, non-rural suppliers...
OIG Approves Gift Cards To Physicians, But Beware
AMARILLO, TX - DME suppliers are aware that they have to be very careful when it comes to providing gifts to physicians. Although any person or...
Supplier Standard # 4: Title to Equipment
AMARILLO, TX - Inventory is expensive. If a DME supplier purchases inventory, and if the inventory “sits on the shelf” for an inordinate period of...
Dana McLaughlin Named 2023 HME Woman Of The Year
WATERLOO, IA – In a virtual ceremony held by the VGM Group late last year, Dana McLaughlin (pictured here at a Stand Up For Homecare fund raiser at...
Educational Sessions Shine At Medtrade 2024 In Dallas
DALLAS – With SmartSaver registration rates in effect for Medtrade 2024, the decision to opt for a Conference Pass over an Expo Pass gets a little...
Subsidization of Medicare Cost-Sharing: OIG Advisory Opinion
AMARILLO, TX - The Federal Anti-kickback Statute (“AKS”) makes it a criminal offense to knowingly and willfully offer, pay, solicit, or receive any...
AARP Survey Reveals Tech Shift Among Older Adults
WASHINGTON, D.C. - A new American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) survey reveals a shift in technology adoption and use among older adults...
Analysis Of 2024 Fee Schedule
WASHINGTON, D.C. - As AAHomecare shared in its Dec. 20 alert, CMS has published the much-awaited CY 2024 DMEPOS fee schedule. The fee schedule...
YEAR IN REVIEW: Baird’s Bank Of Weekly Wisdom
AMARILLO, TX – Medtrade Monday was once again privileged to publish the weekly wisdom of Jeff Baird and colleagues at Brown & Fortunato. We...