AMARILLO, TX - The federal anti-kickback statute (AKS) makes it a criminal offense to knowingly and willfully offer, pay, solicit, or receive any...
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California Democrats Pitch Wage Hike For Health Workers
SACRAMENTO - As reported in the Los Angeles Times and elsewhere, Democratic state lawmakers recently introduced legislation to mandate a $25 minimum...
Waiver And Reduction Of Copayments For Medicare Beneficiaries
AMARILLO, TX - Medicare beneficiaries have an obligation to pay a copayment…normally 20%. A common question arises: When is it proper for a DME...
CMS Proposes Medicare Coverage For Seat Elevation Systems
WASHINGTON, D.C. - CMS has released a proposed National Coverage Determination (NCD) decision to offer coverage for power seat elevation systems on...
Public Health Emergency Set To End On May 11
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Biden administration recently announced plans to conclude the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) on May 11, 2023. Under...
Medtrade 2023 – Advance Rates End Today, But Fear Not
DALLAS – Advance Rates are only in effect through Feb. 20. However, a last-chance code gets Advance Rates through Feb. 24. The first newly unified...
Patsy Taylor Named EW Ruth Addison Award Of Excellence
CLEARWATER BEACH, FL – Patsy Taylor was named the EW Ruth Addison Award of Excellence 2023 winner on Feb. 5, 2023, during a special ceremony at...
AAHomecare In Action: CRT And More
CRT Sales Tax Exemption WASHINGTON, D.C. - PAMES and Washington mobility suppliers are working closely with patient advocates to build support for...
Media Bolsters Virginia Rate Stability Legislation Effort
WASHINGTON, D.C. - AAHomecare and ACMESA are working to advance legislation in Virginia that will set DME Medicaid rates at 100% of Medicare rural...
Employment Of Excluded Person
AMARILLO, TX – If an individual is convicted of a crime, particularly one that pertains to a health care product or service paid for by a federal health care program (“FHCP”), it is likely the individual will receive a letter from the OIG.