Insights
Inogen Sells Oxygen Rental Business
Medtrade exhibitor Inogen, Inc. has signed a definitive agreement to divest its U.S. oxygen rental business to Rotech…
October 15 2026HIPAA, Marketing, and Data-Sharing – Traps for the Unwary
For DME Suppliers who often rely on web-based advertising and cross-promotion, the HIPAA Marketing Rule often feels like…
October 15 2026New Legislation Offers Hope to Urological / Ostomy Providers
Providers who rely heavily on urological / ostomy supplies would get a reprieve if new legislation gains traction.
October 15 2026
2028 CB Dates Posted
CMS announced last week that bidder registration for Round 2028 competitive bidding will open on Dec. 1, 2026.
October 12 2026OIG: Medicare Advantage and CMS Can Do More to Prevent DME Fraud
The OIG published a report, “Medicare Advantage Organizations and CMS Can Do More to Prevent DME Fraud in…
October 12 2026No Medicare, No Problem
The Florida-based franchise is up to 70 locations, all with a retail mindset. They do not deal with…
October 12 2026Audits and Licensure Issues Spark Surveys
A wave of audits and state licensure difficulty is necessitating two surveys, with answers due by October 15.
October 12 2026Choices for Increased Mobility Act Nears Finish Line
New legislation would allow Medicare beneficiaries to access manual wheelchairs constructed with carbon fiber and titanium.
October 5 2026No Prior Authorization Means No Built-In WOPD Checkpoint
Medicare has a whole list of products for which it demands suppliers first obtain the written order before…
October 5 2026