Audits Set to Resume
July 11, 2020
WASHINGTON, D.C. – During the public health emergency (“PHE”) CMS suspended most Medicare fee-for-service (“FFS”) medical reviews. Unfortunately, this suspension is coming to an end. In the most recent Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19
Sponsorship of Physician Education Programs and Subsidization of Copayments: Lessons from Two Novartis Settlements
July 3, 2020
AMARILLO, TX – In previous Medtrade Monday articles, we discussed that it is acceptable for a DME supplier to sponsor a physician to present an education program, on behalf of the supplier, if the following parameters are met: (i) the physician
Provider Relief Fund; Reporting Update and a Significant Question
June 21, 2020
AMARILLO, TX – HHS continues to do its best to navigate the storm that is COVID-19 and the associated legislation meant to protect and support health care providers in this time of significant uncertainty. Since our last article was written,
Provider Relief Fund Updates: New HHS Guidance
June 7, 2020
AMARILLO, TX – HHS has continued to update its guidance and FAQs regarding the distribution of funds to healthcare providers in connection with the $175 billion Provider Relief Fund passed by Congress as part of the CARES Act. For the purposes
Renting Equipment to Hospitals During the COVID-19 Crisis: Key Lease Provisions
March 29, 2020
AMARILLO, TX – It is an understatement to say that what the country is going through is unprecedented. While the press understandably describes hospitals as being on the front line in the fight against COVID-19, it is apparent that DME supplier
Sponsoring Physicians at Educational Events
March 14, 2020
AMARILLO, TX – Let us look at two hypothetical scenarios: Scenario #1: Dr. Smith refers Medicare patients to ABC Medical Equipment, Inc. Dr. Smith requests ABC to sponsor his trip to a conference in Palm Springs. Scenario #2: ABC is holding its