Compliance Issues: A Cliff Note Summary

February 19, 2022
AMARILLO, TX – DME suppliers live in the proverbial glass house. Their actions are observed by governmental agencies, CMS contractors, third party payors, and the DME suppliers’ employees. It is important that suppliers recognize key complian

CMS Issues Home Oxygen Guidance to DME MACs

February 18, 2022
WASHINGTON, DC – CMS has published guidance to the DME MACs on the revisions made to the National Coverage Determination (NCD) for Home Use of Oxygen (240.2) and removal of Home Oxygen Use for Cluster Headache (240.2.2). The guidance, Change Re

Collaboration with Physicians

February 11, 2022
AMARILLO, TX – There are two overriding reasons that DME suppliers may wish to collaborate with physicians. The first is coordination of care and the second is to generate referrals. Coordination of Care Historically, health care remuneration h

J Med Supply Inc. Signs On For Medtrade West

February 5, 2022
PHOENIX – J Med Supply Inc. is a DME distributor and wholesale company founded in 2016. CEO John Amirthiah (pictured) started the company in his garage and delivered medical products in his personal vehicle. With dedication and a desire to “J

Update on Federal COVID-19 Vaccination Mandates

February 5, 2022
AMARILLO, TX – On January 25, 2022, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) formally withdrew its November 5, 2021 Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS). The ETS contained mandatory vaccination or mandatory testing requirements fo

Varner Elevated To VP; Philips Recalls Certain Trilogy EVO Ventilators

January 29, 2022
Sarah Varner Elevated to Vice President of Marketing ATLANTA – Medtrade veteran Sarah Varner has been promoted to vice president of Marketing. During her dozen years at Emerald, Varner distinguished herself as director and senior director of Marke