WASHINGTON, DC – Last week, the House Energy and Commerce Committee approved H.R. 8158, legislation to address a payment disparity for stationary oxygen products stemming from the application of outdated budget neutrality provisions in the 1997

AMARILLO, TX – CMS recently published a proposed rule addressing multiple issues. Many of the issues discussed in the proposed rule do not directly affect the DME industry. However, two of the issues do affect DME suppliers: (i) telehealth and

ALEXANDRIA, VA – With most rural and medically underserved communities relying on the services of independent community pharmacies, integrating these neighborhood pharmacies in coronavirus immunization plans is key in achieving widespread vacc

OWINGS MILLS, MD – The Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC) is calling for nominations for its second annual Certificant of the Year Award. The award recognizes one individual each year for outstanding achievements in service, research and o

HAMMOND and GRIFFITH, IN – George S. Kucka (pictured) tried working for other companies, even facilitating acquisitions for Walgreens in Arizona, Florida, New Mexico, Illinois, and Indiana. A penchant for “not working and playing well with others

AMARILLO, TX – A question that is commonly asked is: “Can a physician sell wound care supplies to his/her Medicare patients?” In answering this question, we need to look at (i) the federal anti-kickback statute (“federal AKS”), (ii) the