Government Scrutiny and Qui Tams

July 24, 2017
AMARILLO, TX – The U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) and the Office of Inspector General (“OIG”) have become much more aggressive in bringing civil and criminal investigations against DME suppliers and their owners. Many investigations

AAHomecare Members Educate Claims and Coding Professionals on Mobility Product

July 24, 2017
WASHINGTON, DC – AAHomecare recently hosted an educational session for DME MAC and PDAC personnel in Fargo, ND on manual, power, and CRT wheelchairs and accessories. Kim Brummett, AAHomecare’s vice president of Regulatory Affairs, and represe

One Tip at Medtrade Could Generate Thousands of Dollars

July 17, 2017
WICHITA FALLS, TX – Only 100 days (or so) until Medtrade. The show is scheduled for Oct 23-25, 2017, at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, and if you have not committed yourself to going you may be making a huge mistake. After going to M

Celebrating Team USA – Another Look at the FIPFA World Cup

July 17, 2017
KISSIMMEE, FL – Like so many others, Jessica Limehouse, southeast territory representative, MK Battery (main sponsor of the United States Power Soccer Association), saw power soccer for the first time at Medtrade 2014 in Atlanta. While that team wa

Dos and Don’ts of Marketing

July 17, 2017
AMARILLO, TX – The lifeblood of the successful DME supplier is an innovative marketing program. In implementing a marketing program the supplier must adhere to multiple federal anti-fraud laws. This article discusses what those laws are, how ma

HME Audit Key Continues to Show High Overturn Rates

July 17, 2017
WASHINGTON, DC – The latest HME Audit Key survey results, running through the 1st Quarter of 2017, shows continued appeal determinations in favor of suppliers in several product categories, including overturn rates of 68% for respiratory produc