Orthotics and Telehealth: A Real World Example
October 15, 2017
AMARILLO, TX – Last week, I wrote an article discussing the aggressive approach CMS is taking against mail-order orthotics suppliers. My article triggered an email from a West Coast orthotics supplier that discusses a “real world” example o
Guest Speaker Kyle Maynard Set for Brightree Summit
October 9, 2017
ATLANTA – The 2017 Brightree Summit will be held on Oct 23 in conjunction with Medtrade. Attendees at both shows can maximize their time and travel budgets to attend the two events together. Brightree will be exhibiting at Medtrade in Booths #
Failure to Repay Medicare – Effect on Affiliated Company
October 2, 2017
AMARILLO, TX – Assume that ABC Medical Equipment, Inc. (“ABC”) is 100% owned by John Smith. Assume that Smith also owns 50% of XYZ Medical Equipment, Inc. (“XYZ”) and 25% of DEF Medical Equipment, Inc. (“DEF”). Lastly, assume that,
Suspect Claims Submission Arrangement
September 25, 2017
AMARILLO, TX – A growing challenge in the DME space pertains to “closed panels.” This is where a supplier desires to serve customers who are covered by a particular commercial insurance plan…but the plan is “closed” to additional DME
Medforce at Medtrade – The “Desperate Need” to Obtain Signatures and More
September 18, 2017
ATLANTA –Medforce Technologies Inc (Booth #1545 at Medtrade) has a long history of finding solutions for HME providers. At this year’s Medtrade, scheduled for Oct 23-25, 2017, the New York-based software company is once again helping providers fi
Avoiding Kickbacks – Guidance from Two Cases
September 18, 2017
AMARILLO, TX – Within certain legal parameters, a DME supplier can make payments to physicians. For example, if the supplier and physician enter into a legitimate Medical Director Agreement, then the supplier can make payments to the physician.