Brightree Appoints New GM Of HME & Infusion Business
Brightree has appointed Gregg Timmons as new general manager of the HME & Home Infusion business unit.
OIG Audit Of Medicare Advantage Plans
The original impetus for allowing private insurers to provide Medicare benefits was to reduce costs while maintaining or improving quality of care.
Cigna Agrees To Pay Fine
The Cigna Group, a national insurer with corporate offices in Philadelphia, has agreed to pay $172,294,350 to resolve allegations that it violated the civil False Claims Act.
New Exec And New Product At Parachute Health
Medtrade exhibitor Parachute Health, a provider of ePrescribing software for DME, recently welcomed Rob Boeye as commercial leader - HME.
Stark Reminder: Physician Practices Dispensing Urological Supplies
The Stark Law prohibits physicians from referring patients for designated health services (DHS) to an entity with which the the physician has a financial relationship.
Purchase of Provider: Kickback Risks
While asset purchases normally present low kickback risk, it is important that the transaction be carefully structured.