OIG Audit of Medicare Advantage Program
AMARILLO, TX - Within the last 10 years, the DME industry has witnessed the encroachment of Medicare Advantage (“MA”) into their lives.
Fraud and Abuse Laws: Cliff’s Note Summary
AMARILLO, TX - DME suppliers are highly regulated. They must comply with federal and state statutes and regulations, published guidance by federal and state regulatory and enforcement agencies, and requirements of third party payors.
Offshore Call Centers And Excluded Individuals
AMARILLO, TX - Increasingly, DME suppliers are contracting with offshore call centers for assistance with business process outsourcing (BPO).
Employee Retention Tax Credit: What It Means to DME Suppliers
AMARILLO, TX - The Employee Retention Credit (ERC) is a federal tax credit for eligible employers.
Providing Free Services To Physicians: Latest OIG Guidance
Free services save the physician money and free services constitute “remuneration” in violation of the federal anti-kickback statute (AKS).
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 supplier to waive or reduce a copayment?