The Rise in UPIC Suspensions
February 8, 2020
AMARILLO, TX – When a DME supplier is hit with a post-payment audit, it is unpleasant but it does not pose an immediate threat to the supplier’s business. While the supplier is responding to the audit, revenue continues to come in. The same i
Medtrade Spring Exhibitor Brightree to Acquire SnapWorx
February 2, 2020
LAS VEGAS – Medtrade Spring exhibitor Brightree has agreed to acquire privately held SnapWorx, LLC, a software company providing patient contact management and workflow optimization for the CPAP resupply market. SnapWorx is a SaaS company with
Billing Part B for Patients Residing in a SNF
February 1, 2020
AMARILLO, TX – In a traditional nursing home, the patient is commonly classified as a “custodial care” patient. This is the patient’s “home.” He lives there. The custodial care patient does not receive skilled nursing care designed to
“Upstream” Reach of the Federal Anti-kickback Statute
January 25, 2020
AMARILLO, TX – The federal anti-kickback statute (“AKS”) makes it a felony to knowingly and willfully offer, pay, solicit, or receive any remuneration to induce a person or entity to refer an individual for the furnishing or arranging for t
Bring Your A/R and Intake Staff to Learn at Medtrade Spring
January 18, 2020
LAS VEGAS – Everyone loves the show floor at Medtrade Spring, but those educational sessions have a whole lot to offer. For example, the Medtrade Spring conference program includes sessions that address topics important to your A/R and Intake staff
Fraud and Abuse Laws: Cliffs Notes Version
January 18, 2020
AMARILLO, TX – DME suppliers operate in a highly regulated environment. Suppliers must comply with (i) federal anti-fraud laws, (ii) state anti-fraud laws, (iii) supplier standards, (iv) accreditation requirements, and (v) guidance from Medicar