DOJ Intervenes in Whistleblower Lawsuit: Lessons to be Learned

February 23, 2019
AMARILLO, TX – On February 19, 2019, the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) Office of Public Affairs issued the following press release: The United States has intervened in a False Claims Act case alleging that Arriva Medical, LLC (Arriva) and i

The Eight Add-Ons at Medtrade Spring

February 17, 2019
LAS VEGAS – There’s a lot to see and do at Medtrade Spring, and whether or not you spend additional dollars at the show, the experience will be worth the time and effort. For attendees looking for enriching add-ons, there are eight. Audit Happy H

4Q and Full Year Results for Medtrade Spring Exhibitor Invacare

February 16, 2019
ELYRIA, OH – For the full year 2018, Invacare Corp reported net sales increased 0.6% to $972.3 million while constant currency net sales decreased 1.8% compared to 2017. Constant currency net sales declines in North America were attributable to pre

Western Medical Aims to Help Providers at Medtrade Spring

February 10, 2019
VANCOUVER, WA – After more than four decades in business, Western Medical Inc., a Washington-based medical supply distributor, decided to expand into respiratory/CPAP products in 2016. The move proved fruitful, forging successful partnerships with

In Brief: New CMS App; Triple W Nabs Award

February 3, 2019
New App Displays What Original Medicare Covers WASHINGTON, DC – Last week, CMS launched a new app that gives consumers “a modernized Medicare experience” with direct access on a mobile device to some of the most-used content on Medicare.gov

Excluded Individual: Favorable OIG Advisory Opinion

January 26, 2019
AMARILLO, TX – In virtually all instances, when an individual is convicted of a federal felony that touches on health care fraud, then the person will be mandatorily excluded from participating in a federal health care program. 42 U.S.C. § 132