AMARILLO, TX – Orthotics are classified as custom-fabricated, custom-fitted or off-the-shelf (“OTS”). The primary distinction between custom and OTS orthotics is the level of expertise needed to properly fit the orthotic to the patient. OTS

AMARILLO, TX – Certain disclaimers must be made when a supplier sells, without a PTAN, DME to a Medicare beneficiary.  42 U.S.C. §1395m(j)(4)(A) states that if a supplier furnishes DME to a Medicare beneficiary, for which no payment m

AMARILLO, TX – The upcoming Medtrade (Oct 20-23, 2014 in Atlanta) has an excellent line-up of speakers who will present programs addressing the most important topics faced by DME suppliers today. Every issue of Medtrade Monday, leading up to Me

AMARILLO, TX – A challenge facing DME suppliers relates to commercial plans that have “closed panels.” For example, ABC Medical Equipment applies to be added to the provider panel for an Insurance Company. However, the Insurance Company inf

WASHINGTON, DC – Perennial Medtrade exhibitor Brightree (Booth #2245) is expanding its support of AAHomecare’s mission to help HME providers address challenging audit issues. In the new and exclusive agreement, Atlanta-based Brightree will be the

VIENNA, VA – CommonWell Health Alliance, a not-for-profit trade association, welcomed new members Brightree (Booth #2245) and MacPractice as contributing members last week. “When CommonWell was created in 2013, we wanted to ensure our members