Recognizing and Avoiding Fraud Landmines – Part Two
May 20, 2018
AMARILLO, TX – DME suppliers operate in a highly regulated environment. They must comply with (i) federal anti-fraud laws, (ii) state anti-fraud laws, (iii) supplier standards, (iv) accreditation requirements, and (v) guidance from Medicare, Me
Informed Providers and Robust Technology Change the Landscape
May 12, 2018
ATLANTA – When it comes to Medtrade, gone are the days of browsing. HME providers are there for a reason: they’ve identified what they’re looking for, know the right questions to ask, and aren’t afraid to move on if they don’t get the r
Recoupment of Money – 5th Circuit Decision
May 6, 2018
AMARILLO, TX – On March 27, 2018, the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals handed down an appellate decision that is good news for DME suppliers and other health care providers caught in the “No Man’s Land” between reconsideration and the Adminis
Preferred Provider Agreement With Hospital – Key Provisions
April 29, 2018
AMARILLO, TX – A hospital is motivated to discharge patients as quickly as possible. This is because under most compensation methodologies, if a patient has a prolonged stay at the hospital for a particular disease, then the hospital may lose m
CMS to Join Panel Discussion During Heartland Conference
April 22, 2018
WATERLOO, IA – VGM has released the schedule for its annual Heartland Conference, and one item in particular has piqued a lot of interest among HME stakeholders. The conference will include a panel discussion with CMS Competitive Bidding Acquis
Medtrade Exhibitor Medforce Acquired by UK-Based Tech Firm
April 13, 2018
SUFFERN, NY – Ideagen, the UK-based technology firm, has announced the acquisition of American healthcare software specialists, Medforce Technologies Inc, for $8.7m. In a press release from Ideagen, Medforce is described as “a growing, profit