Latest in: Billing/Reimbursement

OIG Audit Of Medicare Advantage Plans

The original impetus for allowing private insurers to provide Medicare benefits was to reduce costs while maintaining or…

October 5 2023

Cigna Agrees To Pay Fine

The Cigna Group, a national insurer with corporate offices in Philadelphia, has agreed to pay $172,294,350 to resolve…

October 5 2023

New Exec And New Product At Parachute Health

Medtrade exhibitor Parachute Health, a provider of ePrescribing software for DME, recently welcomed Rob Boeye as commercial leader - HME.

September 23 2023

Stark Reminder: Physician Practices Dispensing Urological Supplies

The Stark Law prohibits physicians from referring patients for designated health services (DHS) to an entity with which…

September 16 2023

Purchase of Provider: Kickback Risks

While asset purchases normally present low kickback risk, it is important that the transaction be carefully structured.

September 7 2023

Nymbl Systems: New HME Software Signs On For Medtrade

DUBLIN, OH – Nymbl Systems recently signed on for Medtrade, scheduled for March 26-28, 2024 at the Kay…

August 19 2023

Hospital Loan Closet: Responsibility for Missing Items

AMARILLO, TX - A “loan closet” is the same thing as a “consignment closet” and a “stock and…

August 12 2023

The Anatomy Of A Lie: The FCA In The Wake Of SuperValu

AMARILLO, TX - A recent Supreme Court case about the False Claims Act continues to make waves.

July 14 2023

Personal Services And Management Contracts Safe Harbor: Payments To Referral Sources

AMARILLO, TX - There are legitimate reasons why a DME supplier may want to pay a referral source,…

July 8 2023

Accessing A Medicare Advantage Contract

AMARILLO, TX - In working with (or attempting to work with) a MAP, the DME supplier faces several…

June 24 2023