ALJ Backlog Relief – HHS Appeals Court Ruling
February 27, 2017
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
Paying Physicians – Guidance from Two Cases
February 20, 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.
HIPAAwise.com and ACU-Serve Bring Billing/Compliance Wisdom to Medtrade Spring
February 13, 2017
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
Clinical Study – Be Aware of Kickback Problems
February 13, 2017
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
Competitive Bidding Round 2019
February 6, 2017
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
Optimize Brightree, Optimize Your Business Illuminates on Day One of Medtrade Spring (Feb 27)
February 6, 2017
LAS VEGAS – Medtrade Spring attendees who are looking to get a firm grip on all aspects of their business should consider attending the Optimize Brightree, Optimize Your Business workshop, scheduled for day one (Monday, Feb 27) of Medtrade Spring.