AAHomecare Works With CMS to Improve Improper Payment Rate

June 15, 2018
WASHINGTON, DC – Last week AAHomecare and several regulatory council members met with CMS’ Comprehensive Error Rate Testing (CERT) team in Baltimore. The goal of the meeting was to get further clarification on the 2017 CERT Supplemental Impr

Join the Survivors and Thrivers at Medtrade

June 10, 2018
ATLANTA – A glance at the top of today’s Medtrade Monday confirms what we have been hinting at for a few weeks. SmartSaver rates (once known as “early bird” rates) are finally here. SmartSaver Rates last 18 days, officially ending on Friday,

VGM Earns Outstanding Volunteer Award

June 9, 2018
WATERLOO, IA – VGM Group recently received the 2018 Outstanding Volunteer Award from the Home Medical Equipment and Services Association of New England (HOMES). The award was presented during HOMES’ 30th annual meeting held May 16-17 in Ports

Medtrade 2018 Exhibitor Quantum® Launches Edge 3 Advanced Power Chair with SRS Technology

June 9, 2018
DURYEA, PA – Medtrade 2018 exhibitor Quantum Rehab® has launched the Edge 3 power chair. The Edge 3 is the culmination of eight years of product improvement based on consumer, clinician, and provider input toward the award-winning Q6 Edge® series

Hard Work and Persistence Pays Off for PMD Prior Authorization​

June 8, 2018
WASHINGTON, DC – As reported last week, CMS will be expanding the Prior Authorization Demonstration for Power Mobility Devices nationwide on a permanent basis, starting Sept. 1, 2018. This move adds 31 Power Mobility HCPCS codes to Medicare’

Recognizing and Avoiding Fraud Landmines – Part Five

June 8, 2018
AMARILLO, TX – DME suppliers operate in a highly regulated environment. They must comply with (i) federal anti-fraud laws, (ii) state anti-fraud laws, (iii) supplier standards, (iv) accreditation requirements, and (v) guidance from Medicare, Me