The lesson for DME suppliers is that if they are going to provide services to a referral source, the referral source needs to pay FMV compensation to the suppliers.

There are many exceptions to Stark. If an arrangement meets an exception, Stark is not violated. The following are Stark exceptions applicable to DME suppliers.

DME suppliers are highly regulated and scrutinized. A goal of Federal laws is to protect taxpayer money from fraud.

In today’s climate, profit margins are thin. DME suppliers must be innovative regarding the steps to take to reduce expenses.

The Trump administration has stated its goal of aggressively pursuing health care fraud.

By focusing on these overlooked challenges, DME providers can improve their operational stability, financial position, and most of all, their quality of care.