Federal and State Telephone Consumer Protection Laws – Part 1

January 11, 2016
AMARILLO, TX – Most DME suppliers are aware that when calling a Medicare beneficiary, the supplier must comply with the telephone solicitation statute and Supplier Standard #11. However, many suppliers are not aware that telephone calls to cons

New Executive Track at Medtrade Spring Offers Key Insights for Decision Makers

January 11, 2016
LAS VEGAS – Medtrade Spring, set for Feb 29-March 2, 2016, will feature a new set of educational sessions aimed specifically at decision makers. Dubbed the “Executive Track,” the three new sessions are designed to help executives stay “on the

Time to Get Back to Work


January 4, 2016
LAS VEGAS – Poor health does not conveniently wait for the holidays, so many HME providers have been supplying products and services throughout the last two weeks. Now that the holidays are over, the rest of the world is catching up. 

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CMS Issues Prior Authorization Final Rule

January 4, 2016
WASHINGTON, DC – CMS issued the Medicare Program: Prior Authorization Process for Certain Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies final rule that would establish a prior authorization process for certain DMEPOS items tha

Physician Orthopedic Bracing Program: Support Services by DME Supplier

January 4, 2016
AMARILLO, TX – Assume that ABC Medical Equipment is a DME supplier that specializes in providing custom-fitted and off-the-shelf (OTS) orthotics to customers. Assume that ABC wishes to enter into an arrangement with a physician to assist with t

New Year, New Resolve

January 4, 2016
LAS VEGAS – It’s time to make new year’s resolutions, and doing your job just a little bit better is one of those worthy, and attainable, goals. A concrete way to make that happen is to get out of the office and make a trip to Las Vegas for Med