HIPAA, Marketing, and Data-Sharing – Traps for the Unwary
For suppliers who rely on web-based ads and cross-promotion, the HIPAA Marketing Rule can feel like a straitjacket.
October 18 2026Latest in: Analysis
OIG: Medicare Advantage and CMS Can Do More to Prevent DME Fraud
The OIG published a report, “Medicare Advantage Organizations and CMS Can Do More to Prevent DME Fraud in…
October 12 2026No Medicare, No Problem
The Florida-based franchise is up to 70 locations, all with a retail mindset. They do not deal with…
October 12 2026
OIG: Medicare Advantage and CMS Can Do More to Prevent DME Fraud
The OIG published a report, “Medicare Advantage Organizations and CMS Can Do More to Prevent DME Fraud in…
October 9 2026No Medicare, No Problem
The Florida-based franchise is up to 70 locations, all with a retail mindset. They do not deal with…
October 9 2026No Prior Authorization Means No Built-In WOPD Checkpoint
Medicare has a whole list of products for which it demands suppliers first obtain the written order before…
October 5 2026An Ounce of Prevention: Getting Ahead of Diligence Issues
Very few businesses are entirely free of diligence “red flags,” but DME suppliers are subject to additional regulatory…
October 5 2026Competitive Bidding: Subcontracting, Accreditation, and Licensure
In preparation for competitive bidding, many suppliers may be considering new subcontracting arrangements or reviewing existing subcontracting arrangements.
September 28 2026Competitive Bidding – Critical Issues
Suppliers intending to submit bids for the remote item delivery (RID) competitive bidding program (CBP) will have to…
September 20 2026Competitive Bidding Conundrum – Urological and Ostomy
With roughly 50% of revenue wrapped up in ostomy and urological supplies, Stephen Sear confirms that competitive bidding…
September 14 2026