Baird Bonus – ALJ Backlog – Light at the End of the Tunnel
January 9, 2017
AMARILLO, TX – The current administrative appeals process is beyond unfair to DME suppliers. A supplier will get hit with a post-payment audit involving multiple patients. The auditing contractor will look for reasons to deny the claims and see
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General Healthcare
Revamped Medtrade Spring Coming Soon
January 9, 2017
LAS VEGAS – The new year is officially in gear, and Medtrade Spring is the place to keep the momentum going, or in some cases, get the momentum going. The three-day show is scheduled for Feb 27-March 1, 2017, at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center i
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General Healthcare
POWER Symposium is Back
January 9, 2017
LAS VEGAS – Industry mainstays Juzo and Amoena are once again hosting their POWER (Providing Opportunities for Wellness, Education & Renewal) Symposium just a few days prior to Medtrade Spring. The POWER Symposium is scheduled for Feb 23-25 at
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General Healthcare
ZPIC Education Letter – How to Respond
January 9, 2017
AMARILLO, TEXAS – When a DME supplier receives any type of communication from a ZPIC, the supplier must take it seriously and make it a top priority to submit a response that is satisfactory to the ZPIC. This is because unlike a DME MAC, RAC or
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Legislative/Advocacy
CMS Provides Updates on Provisions in 21st Century CURES Legislation
January 2, 2017
WASHINGTON, DC – On Friday, CMS updated its Durable Medical Equipment Center page with information on implementing provisions in the CURES bill signed into law earlier this month. The update covers the additional 6-month delay to the applicatio
Consignment Arrangement with Hospital – Key Contract Provisions
January 2, 2017
AMARILLO, TX – It is common for a DME supplier to enter into a consignment arrangement with a hospital. This is also referred to as a “loan closet” or “stock and bill” arrangement. Under a typical consignment arrangement