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General Healthcare
Arrangement with Physician – Case Study
July 25, 2016
AMARILLO, TX – This article discusses the implications under the federal physician self-referral law and the federal anti-kickback statute regarding a hypothetical arrangement (“Arrangement”) between a DME supplier (“Supplier”) and a ph
Medtrade Workshop Spotlight – Computers Unlimited Will Explore Medical Document Compliance
July 25, 2016
ATLANTA – A 6-hour workshop on day one of Medtrade 2016 aims to shed light on medical document compliance. Joe Simanton, senior product owner, Computers Unlimited (makers of TIMS Software), will preside over the workshop, scheduled for 9:00 a.m. �
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Legislative/Advocacy
A Few Comments on the Recompete and a New Proposed Rule that May Affect the Future of the Bidding Program
July 18, 2016
WATERLOO, IA – Last week, I offered some thoughts and analysis relative to the July 1 phase-in of the lower regional and rural payments based on recent bid rounds. I commented that, as of July 1, the industry is incurring a “double whammy�
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Legislative/Advocacy
Competitive Bidding Rural Relief Bill Stalls in Senate
July 18, 2016
WASHINGTON, DC – AAHomecare received confirmation last week that H.R. 5210, the Patient Access to Durable Medical Equipment Act, did not successfully clear the Senate before adjournment thanks to a hold placed by an unidentified Senator. This m
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General Healthcare
Free Webinar from Mike Sperduti Aims to Help Providers Grow Their Businesses
July 18, 2016
EAST NORTHPORT, NY – Time to Grow Your HME Business NOW! is the latest (and free) webinar from Mike Sperduti, CEO of Emerge Sales, East Northport, NY. Scheduled for Wednesday, July 20, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time, the presentation will last 45 minute
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General Healthcare
International Presence Increasing at Medtrade
July 18, 2016
MEXICO CITY – The last time Mexico City-based company Lyssette made an appearance at Medtrade in 2000, the HME industry was still enjoying a golden age of relative prosperity. At the turn of the century, government regulators largely left the indus