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                     Telehealth Arrangements – Continued Scrutiny
August 7, 2017
                     
                        AMARILLO, TX – Over the past four years, there has been a noticeable growth in the orthotics market. The reasons for this growth are:  (i) orthotics are not covered by competitive bidding; (ii) Medicare has historically paid well for o                     
					                   
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                     HIPAA Privacy Rule and Marketing
July 31, 2017
                     
                        AMARILLO, TX – An important element of the success of a DME supplier is a vibrant marketing program. In implementing a marketing program, the supplier needs to avoid pitfalls pertaining to the Medicare anti-kickback statute (“AKS”), the fed                     
					                   
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                     Home Mod Heats Up at Medtrade and in Washington, DC
July 24, 2017
                     
                        ATLANTA – Manufacturers, providers, and even legislators are paying a lot of attention to the home modification movement. Organizers at Medtrade, scheduled for Oct 23-25 at the Georgia World Congress Center, have taken notice, and several exhibitor                     
					                   
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                     Government Scrutiny and Qui Tams
July 24, 2017
                     
                        AMARILLO, TX – The U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) and the Office of Inspector General (“OIG”) have become much more aggressive in bringing civil and criminal investigations against DME suppliers and their owners. Many investigations                     
					                   
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                     Dos and Don’ts of Marketing
July 17, 2017
                     
                        AMARILLO, TX – The lifeblood of the successful DME supplier is an innovative marketing program. In implementing a marketing program the supplier must adhere to multiple federal anti-fraud laws. This article discusses what those laws are, how ma                     
					                   
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                     Medtrade 2017 Registration is On
July 3, 2017
                     
                        ATLANTA – Registration for Medtrade, the Fall edition of the nation’s premiere HME trade show, is officially open. The show will once again be held in its familiar home at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, from Oct 23-25, 2017.