AMARILLO, TX – The Medicare anti-kickback statute (“AKS”) makes it a felony to knowingly and willfully offer, pay, solicit, or receive any remuneration to induce or reward referrals of items or services reimbursable by a federal health care

AMARILLO, TX – In prior articles, I discussed a U.S. District Court ruling that ordered the Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) to reduce the backlog of ALJ cases by 30% by the end of 2017, by 60% by the end of 2018, by

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.

LAS VEGAS – HME providers looking for powerful technology to boost billing acumen and HIPAA compliance should check out Booth #735 at Medtrade Spring. Attendees will find 20-year-old ACU-Serve right alongside newcomer HIPAAwise.com. HIPAAwise.com m

AMARILLO, TX – It is important for DME suppliers to be aware that they live in the proverbial “glass house.” As part of this awareness, suppliers need to understand two metaphors that govern an analysis of whether an arrangement is legitima

AMARILLO, TX – On January 31, 2017, CMS announced plans to consolidate all rounds and areas included in the Competitive Bidding Program (“Program”) into a single round of competition – Round 2019.  After the current Round 1 2017, Rou