Big Changes are Coming to the Competitive Bidding Program
WASHINGTON, DC – In early March, CMS announced major changes to the DMEPOS competitive bidding program for 2021,…
June 2 2019Latest in: Billing/Reimbursement
Telehealth: State-by-State Guidance
AMARILLO, TX – By now, most DME suppliers should know that the patient (or his/her employer or insurance…
May 17 2019Braces and Telehealth: Payment Suspensions
AMARILLO, TX – Two weeks ago, I wrote an article discussing the multiple arrests of individuals who were…
April 27 2019Compensating Physicians: Stark and Kickback Implications
AMARILLO, TX – Assume that a physician does not directly or indirectly generate referrals of federal health care…
April 21 2019Indictments, Arrests, and Fraud – Lessons Learned
AMARILLO, TX – Between Jan 15, 2016 and Jan 11, 2019, I wrote seven Medtrade Monday articles: Avoid…
April 14 2019Compliance Manual: Summary of Contents
AMARILLO, TX – I have often said that the most important “profit center” of a DME supplier is…
April 6 2019Brightree Introduces Analytics Suite for HMEs + Slots Available for Brightree’s Four-Hour Workshop on Day One of Medtrade Spring
LAS VEGAS – Medtrade Spring exhibitor Brightree® recently debuted Advanced Analytics, a platform for HMEs that highlights workflow insights,…
April 5 2019Defrauding Commercial Insurers: Criminal Liability
AMARILLO, TX – DME suppliers understand that if a supplier commits fraud pertaining to patients covered by a…
March 30 2019Billing, Compliance, and More: Regency Inc. Brings Expertise to Medtrade Spring
LAS VEGAS – Medtrade Spring attendees looking to improve their billing and compliance acumen should consider a visit…
March 24 2019Loan Closet Agreement With Hospital
AMARILLO, TX – A “loan closet” is the same thing as a “consignment arrangement”…which is the same thing…
March 23 2019