Under a typical Medical Director arrangement, a physician will provide services to the DME supplier for which the supplier will compensate the physician.

Increasingly, we are seeing hospitals and DME suppliers work together to take care of the hospital’s patients upon discharge.

In addition to the usual government contractors, Managed Care and Commercial plans also show an increase in audit activity.

Be wary of sham telehealth companies that are in bed with lead generation companies (LGCs).

If you missed the panel discussion on retail operations, check out the extended excerpt from panelist Bruce Gehring.

Last month, the OIG issued a report entitled “Medicare Improperly Paid Suppliers for Intermittent Urinary Catheters.”