Policy for Collection of Copayments

March 2, 2019
AMARILLO, TX – In last week’s Medtrade Monday article, I discussed the fact that the United States intervened in a whistleblower lawsuit against Arriva Medical, LLC and Alere, Inc. I included the following quote from the Department of Justice

Easier Access to Health Records?

February 24, 2019
WASHINGTON, DC – It could soon be easier for patients to electronically access the health information held in their electronic records if new federal proposals come to fruition. A recent article in the Wall Street Journal (and summarized at Pha

Allegiance Group Aims to Help Providers Boost Bottom Line at Medtrade Spring

February 24, 2019
LAS VEGAS – Providers looking to boost cash flow would do well to explore the options at Medtrade Spring, scheduled for April 16-18, 2019, at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center. Exhibitors such as Allegiance Group, Overland Park, Kansas, will be on

Medtrade Spring for Compliance Staff

February 17, 2019
LAS VEGAS – The Medtrade Spring conference program includes sessions in the Regulations & Compliance track and the Keeping it Legal track that are of great importance and value to your business. While you’re spending time on the sho

Cash Sale Business: Separate Legal Entity

February 16, 2019
AMARILLO, TX – As I discussed in last week’s article, for a number of reasons, DME suppliers are focusing on retail cash sales of products…both Medicare-covered products and non-covered products. With lower reimbursement, post-payment a

Cash Sales of Medicare-Covered Items

February 9, 2019
AMARILLO, TX – For a number of reasons, DME suppliers are focusing on retail cash sales of products…both Medicare-covered products and non-covered products. With lower reimbursement, post-payment audits, and the next round of competitive