JAMESTOWN, N.D. – Spaces are vast and terrain is rugged in the states under the purview of Barb Stockert, who serves as executive director of the Big Sky Association of Medical Equipment Services (Montana, Idaho, and Wyoming) and the Pacific Associ

WASHINGTON, DC – CMS announced it will be restarting audits from DME MAC, SMRC, and RAC again beginning August 3. Originally, CMS announced in March that reviews will be put on hold for the duration of the Public Health Emergency, but in the re

OCEANPORT, N.J. – A short few months ago, the HME industry was operating in a relatively stable environment, providing great care for patients transitioning to the safety and comfort of their homes. That all changed in mid-March when the virus

AMARILLO, TX – In previous Medtrade Monday articles, we have discussed arrangements that DME suppliers enter into that violate the federal anti-kickback statute (“AKS”). For example, a kickback arises if a supplier pays commissions to a 109

WASHINGTON, D.C. – HME suppliers who are eligible for recently announced relief based on Medicaid/CHIP billing must submit their applications through the Enhanced Provider Relief Fund Portal by Monday, July 20, 2020. HHS has emphasized that pro

MURRYSVILLE, PA – Royal Philips launched its Philips Respironics Mask Selector last week, touted as “the first and only clinically validated, 3D facial scanning solution that helps providers to fit 9 out of 10 patients with the right mask from th