Switching Suppliers – New Physician Order Not Required
AMARILLO, TX – Up to now, the Medicare Program Integrity Manual (“MPIM”), Chapter 5, § 5.2.7 has required…
April 3 2017Latest in: Billing/Reimbursement
Loan Closets – Delivery of Product
AMARILLO, TX – Recently, the following question arose: Under a consignment arrangement (commonly referred to as a “loan…
March 27 2017HHS Won’t Meet Claims Backlog Deadline
WASHINGTON, DC – A March 7 Law360 article by Dani Kass confirms that the Department of Health and…
March 27 2017The Anti-Kickback Statute and Arrangements Between Commonly-Owned Companies
AMARILLO, TX – The Medicare anti-kickback statute (“AKS”) makes it a felony to knowingly and willfully offer, pay,…
March 6 2017ALJ Backlog Relief – HHS Appeals Court Ruling
AMARILLO, TX – In prior articles, I discussed a U.S. District Court ruling that ordered the Department of…
February 27 2017Paying Physicians – Guidance from Two Cases
AMARILLO, TX – Within certain legal parameters, a DME supplier can make payments to physicians. For example, if…
February 20 2017HIPAAwise.com and ACU-Serve Bring Billing/Compliance Wisdom to Medtrade Spring
LAS VEGAS – HME providers looking for powerful technology to boost billing acumen and HIPAA compliance should check…
February 13 2017Clinical Study – Be Aware of Kickback Problems
AMARILLO, TX – It is important for DME suppliers to be aware that they live in the proverbial…
February 13 2017Competitive Bidding Round 2019
AMARILLO, TX – On January 31, 2017, CMS announced plans to consolidate all rounds and areas included in…
February 6 2017Optimize Brightree, Optimize Your Business Illuminates on Day One of Medtrade Spring (Feb 27)
LAS VEGAS – Medtrade Spring attendees who are looking to get a firm grip on all aspects of…
February 6 2017