Competitive Bidding on Hiatus: Operating in the “Gap Period”

October 20, 2018
AMARILLO, TX – From Day 1 of competitive bidding, the DME industry sounded the alarm that the program would be unworkable. Industry stakeholders pointed out: “Low ball bidders” would submit bids in multiple CBAs…with no ability to tak

Noridian, CGS and the “60 Day Rule”

October 13, 2018
This is a reprint of the article that was published in last week’s Medtrade Monday. Medtrade Monday and the two authors decided to run this article a second time because of the importance of the topic. Note that Jeff and Wayne will present a webina

Noridian, CGS, and the “60 Day Rule”

October 5, 2018
AMARILLO, TX – Section 6402 of the Affordable Care Act states that any provider or supplier that receives an overpayment must (i) report to CMS and (ii) provide written notice of the reason for the overpayment. The overpayment must be reported

Physician Arrangements and Accessing Third Party Payor Contracts

September 29, 2018
AMARILLO, TX – There are two recurring issues that DME suppliers face. The first issue pertains to the types of arrangements that suppliers can enter into with physicians. The second issue pertains to the situation in which Supplier A is a part

New Competitive Bidding Track at Medtrade Addresses Jan 1, 2019 Gap Period

September 23, 2018
ATLANTA – On Jan 1, 2019, any willing provider will be able to participate in the Medicare program, regardless of prior bidding “wins” or losses. What should providers do? Educational advisory board (EAB) members at Medtrade will outline all of

Major Change at Mediware, New Booth at Medtrade

September 16, 2018
LENEXA, KS — Longtime Medtrade exhibitor Mediware Information Systems Inc., a portfolio company of TPG Capital, has announced its strategic transformation to WellSky, effectively merging more than 30 unique health care and human services brands. A