AMARILLO, TX – The Self-Referral Disclosure Protocol (“SRDP”), or “Stark disclosure protocol,” signed into law under the Affordable Care Act (“ACA”) on March 23, 2010, required the Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”)

WASHINGTON, DC – Last week, industry advocates met with CMS Administrator Seema Verma (pictured) and Deputy Administrator Demetrios Kouzoukas, as well as several other HHS and CMS staffers. CMS staff met with: Tom Ryan, AAHomecare president; Jay Wi

MARSEILLES, FRANCE – According to ResMed Inc, people with obstructive sleep apnea who develop central sleep apnea (CSA) are more compliant on therapy after they switch from continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy to adaptive servo-ve

AMARILLO, TX – Let’s be honest. Nobody really likes surprises unless it’s your birthday. And even then, some of us would rather know what to expect. So, when the surprise is an unannounced site visit from the National Supplier Clearinghouse

ATLANTA – Medtrade attendees have been reading my slogans for the better part of seven years, but a marketing director usually stays somewhat behind the scenes. In another “peek behind the curtain,” I’ll attempt to give a glimpse of my role,

 AMARILLO, TX – Up to now, the Medicare Program Integrity Manual (“MPIM”), Chapter 5, § 5.2.7 has required a new physician order “when there is a change in the supplier.” This requirement resulted in hardship to Medicare benef