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

RALEIGH, N.C. – North Carolina HME stakeholders successfully concluded a year-long effort to protect reimbursement rates for Medicaid beneficiaries served through MCOs when Gov. Roy Cooper signed comprehensive Medicaid bill SB 808 last week. Th

WASHINGTON, D.C. – During the public health emergency (“PHE”) CMS suspended most Medicare fee-for-service (“FFS”) medical reviews. Unfortunately, this suspension is coming to an end. In the most recent Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19

HUNTINGTON, W.V. – Why are many HME advocates urging Congress to delay round 2021 of the competitive bidding program? There are many reasons, but quality and availability of care are still major concerns. With a pandemic raging, the time may be