Proposed Changes to Stark and the Anti-Kickback Statute

October 12, 2019
AMARILLO, TX – As we have discussed in previous Medtrade Monday articles, health care is evolving from the traditional “fee-for-service” (“FFS”) model to an “integrated care” model. Under the FFS model, health care providers (physic

What Add-Ons Are Still Available at Medtrade?

October 12, 2019
ATLANTA –If you’re planning on walking the Expo Floor at Medtrade, you may also be thinking; What networking events and workshops are still available? How can these add-ons add real value to my trip? Audit Happy Hour Continuing its multi-year

HIPAA and the Promotion of Cash Sales

October 5, 2019
AMARILLO, TX – There are 78 million Baby Boomers retiring at the rate of 10,000 per day. Boomers are the Woodstock generation. Even though their bodies are aging, emotionally and psychologically most Boomers refuse to get old. While earlier gen

FCA Settlement: Lesson for DME Suppliers

September 21, 2019
AMARILLO, TX – In prior Medtrade Monday articles, we have discussed the danger of a DME supplier (i) paying production-based compensation (e.g., commissions) to 1099 independent contractor marketing reps (individuals and marketing companies), (

Generating Patients: Dos and Don’ts

September 1, 2019
AMARILLO, TX – An important component of the successful DME supplier is an innovative marketing program that results in the generation of patients. In implementing a marketing program the supplier must adhere to multiple federal anti-fraud laws

Internet Leads and Sham Telehealth Arrangements

August 24, 2019
Purchase of Internet Leads: When a lead generation company (“LGC”) sells leads to a DME supplier, and when those leads include patients covered by a government health care program (e.g., Medicare), then it is important that the arrangement not vi