Continued Focus on Telehealth Fraud

October 4, 2020
AMARILLO, TX – In the spring of 2019, Operation Brace Yourself made headlines. The Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Inspector General (OIG) and CMS brought enforcement actions against DME suppliers, lead generation companies (LGCs), teleh

Medtrade West Call for Presentations – Oct 9 Deadline

October 3, 2020
PHOENIX – The due date to submit a presentation for Medtrade West has been extended to 10/9/2020. Back in late February, Medtrade organizers announced that Medtrade Spring would get a new name and a new home. As a quick memory refresher—start

Details on Round 2021 Still on Hold

September 27, 2020
WASHINGTON, DC – Last week, HME suppliers received a notice from the CBIC indicating that that Competitive Bidding Round 2021 “contract offers and disqualification information would soon be provided” in Connexion and encouraging suppliers t

Government Funding Action Leaves the Door Open for HME Priorities After Election

September 27, 2020
WASHINGTON, DC – Last week, the House passed a continuing resolution to keep the Federal government funded through Dec. 11, and reports indicate that the Senate and Administration have agreed to support the measure. To reach a deal before the Septe

Powers Keeps Hand in the Advocacy Game

September 27, 2020
WATERLOO, IA – Tom Powers wants you to get involved with legislative advocacy, but he knows that not everyone has the time. “It’s very true, and I understand that lack of time,” says Powers, now semi-retired after 12 years in the gove

Provider Relief Fund: Important Announcement and Additional Delay

September 25, 2020
AMARILLO, TX – It goes without saying that the Provider Relief Fund (PRF), part of the Coronavirus Aid, health care Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act (P.L. 116-136) and the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Health Care Enhancement A