Physician Convicted In $6.3 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme: Lessons For DME Suppliers

July 26, 2024

Critical lessons can be gained from recent investigations in the DME/orthotics space. By understanding these points, DME suppliers can avoid problematic arrangements.

Keeping Your Medicare Number Active

July 19, 2024

Staying on top of your Medicare enrollment is more important than ever because your Medicare provider transaction access number or PTAN is the key to billing Medicare beneficiaries.

CMS Publishes CY 2025 Home Health Payment Proposed Rule

July 11, 2024

While the proposed rule primarily addresses home health agencies, it includes proposals that could affect DMEPOS.

Avoiding Fraud: Federal Guidelines

June 26, 2024

The DME industry primarily serves the elderly. As such, a large portion of suppliers’ income is derived directly from traditional Medicare and indirectly from Medicare Advantage.

DME MACs Announce Streamlined Processes For Manual Wheelchair Assessments And Replacements

June 20, 2024

The DME MACs recently announced two significant changes to address long-standing requests from mobility stakeholders.

Loan Closet: Key Issues

June 14, 2024

A “loan closet” is also known as a “consignment arrangement” and a “stock and bill” arrangement. The concept is simple.