I Am the HME Industry – Colleen E. Hunter
August 26, 2013
MELBOURNE, FL – When the local Chamber of Commerce called up Colleen E. Hunter to invite her to a small business round table, the president/owner of Browning’s Pharmacy and Healthcare could not help but ponder the dichotomy. On one hand, Chamber
Medtrade 2013: The Place to Find Crucial New Revenue Streams
August 26, 2013
ORLANDO, FL – In 2013, perhaps more than ever, Medtrade attendees will be searching for fantastic retail opportunities on the show floor. This time, however, attendees will get a little extra help from experts such as Jim Greatorex, owner of Bl
Understanding the Administrative Appeals Process – Part Two of Four
August 26, 2013
AMARILLO, TX – Post-payment audits (by DME MACs, ZPICs, and RACs) are a permanent part of the DME industry. Regardless of how thorough the DME supplier’s patient files are, the chances of winning at the audit stage are small. This
Some Providers Avoid a Slight Cut
August 26, 2013
WASHINGTON, DC – Most HME providers who contract with Medicare Advantage plans apparently will not suffer from April 2013 sequestration cuts. Such contracts are typically negotiated at a set fee schedule amount that is agreed to by the managed care
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3B Medical Responds to ResMed Legal Action
August 19, 2013
LAKE WALES, FL – Southern California-based ResMed made headlines earlier this month when it filed a complaint against 3B Medical Inc alleging patent infringement. Tom Thayer, Sr., president of 3B Medical Inc, fired back last week calling the le
Understanding Each Step of Administrative Appeals – Part 1 of 4
August 19, 2013
AMARILLO, TX – Post-payment audits (by DME MACs, ZPICs, and RACs) are a permanent part of the DME industry. Regardless of how thorough the DME supplier’s patient files are, the chances of winning at the audit stage are small. This is because