AMARILLO, TX – CMS recently published a proposed rule addressing multiple issues. Many of the issues discussed in the proposed rule do not directly affect the DME industry. However, two of the issues do affect DME suppliers: (i) telehealth and

OWINGS MILLS, MD – The Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC) is calling for nominations for its second annual Certificant of the Year Award. The award recognizes one individual each year for outstanding achievements in service, research and o

AMARILLO, TX – A question that is commonly asked is: “Can a physician sell wound care supplies to his/her Medicare patients?” In answering this question, we need to look at (i) the federal anti-kickback statute (“federal AKS”), (ii) the

ATLANTA – With Medtrade scheduled for Nov. 2-4, 2020 in Atlanta, Early rates are now in effect. Early rates* are still extremely low. Under Early Rates, an Expo Pass costs just $60. An Expo Pass provides access to the show floor at the Georgia Wor

AMARILLO, TX – The most important assets that the DME supplier has are its employees. When employees are doing their jobs, and are working as a team, then the DME supplier functions smoothly…and probably successfully. On the other hand, HR ch

AMARILLO, TX – Assume that (i) John Smith owns ABC Medical Equipment, Inc., which is located on Main Street, (ii) Jim Johnson owns XYZ Medical Equipment, Inc., which is located on Elm Street, and (iii) Smith wants to purchase XYZ. Smith has two