Competitive Bidding Conundrum – Urological and Ostomy
With roughly 50% of revenue wrapped up in ostomy and urological supplies, Stephen Sear confirms that competitive bidding…
September 10 2026Latest in: Analysis
OIG White Paper Tackles DME Fraud
DMEPOS fraud continues to be a significant concern in Medicare as bad actors develop new schemes to evade…
September 7 2026Your Medicare PTAN Has Been Revoked: What Next?
The loss of a Medicare Provider Transaction Access Number (PTAN) is much more than an administrative inconvenience.
August 31 2026
M&A: Searching for the Perfect Fit
While there are still relatively “clean” transactions to be had, M&A has hit a few roadblocks.
August 31 2026HHS Grants New Exclusionary Authority to CMS
Historically, exclusion was primarily the domain of the OIG. Going forward, CMS appears poised to play a direct…
August 21 2026DOJ and OIG Notice of Investigation: What Comes Next?
While the specific focus area(s) have shifted some—from orthotic braces to continuous glucose monitoring and others—the areas of…
August 16 2026
Rise of the Regionals / Independents
George’s Pharmacy & Medical Equipment is a thriving “independent” DME chain, but Butch Martin, executive vice president, is…
August 16 2026Competitive Bidding is Reshaping the Orthotics Market — What Suppliers Should Know
Suppliers who understand the difference between off-the-shelf (OTS) and custom-fitted braces will be in a much stronger position…
August 10 2026
AI Likes HME – Do the Humans Agree?
An AI chatbot ultimately represents a human consensus, but does that best guess agree with the opinions of…
August 10 2026Reintroducing Independent Reviews for Contracted MAP Suppliers
There is a way to appeal denials from Medicare Advantage Plans (MAPs), but it requires some creative thinking.
July 29 2026