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Legislative/Advocacy
We’re Stronger Together
August 24, 2019
WASHINGTON, DC – After more than two decades of reimbursement cuts for HME, going back to a Medicare 25% cut for home oxygen in 1998, continuing through other healthcare cost-cutting legislation and bidding program results, the HME community ma
Internet Leads and Sham Telehealth Arrangements
August 24, 2019
Purchase of Internet Leads: When a lead generation company (“LGC”) sells leads to a DME supplier, and when those leads include patients covered by a government health care program (e.g., Medicare), then it is important that the arrangement not vi
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Legislative/Advocacy
Support Stand Up for Homecare + Aug 27 Bid Smart Summit
August 17, 2019
ATLANTA – Each year AAHomecare hosts the Stand Up for Homecare event during Medtrade to raise money for support of public relations efforts on behalf of the HME industry. This Fall, the event will be held at STATS Brewpub with a goal of raisin
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Respiratory/Sleep
Sleep: The Cornerstone of Overall Health
August 17, 2019
SANDWICH, MA – Gary Sheehan firmly believes that sleep is a cornerstone of overall health, so much so that he has devoted 80% of his business to sleep medicine. “Payers understand that identifying, diagnosing, and treating sleep apnea is with
Subcontracting with Another Supplier
August 17, 2019
AMARILLO, TX – Over the last 12 years, the DME industry has justifiably focused its attention on competitive bidding and audits. However, what has “snuck up” on the industry has been the increase in third party payor (“TPP”) contracts
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General Healthcare
Why Attend BOC’s “An Introduction to the Certified Durable Medical Equipment Specialist (CDME)” Workshop at Medtrade?
August 11, 2019
ATLANTA – As the DME industry expands, BOC is a credentialing resource designed to help experienced individuals and newcomers stand out from the competition. If you’re looking to strengthen your resume and assure employers and patients of you