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Jeffrey S. Baird, Esq. is chairman of the Health Care Group at Brown & Fortunato, P.C., a law firm based in Amarillo, Texas. He represents pharmacies, infusion companies, home medical equipment companies and other health care providers throughout the United States. Baird is board-certified in health law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. He can be reached at 806/345-6320 or jbaird@bf-law.com.

Blessing in Disguise

Opportunities for the competitive bid contract “loser”

Asset Acquisition

Documentation requirements imposed on the purchaser

Living in a Glass House

How HME providers can stay out of the ZPIC, NSC, and accrediting organization crosshairs

Medicare Advantage & Medicaid

Do federal anti-fraud statutes and supplier standards apply?

Payment Sources Above and Beyond Competitive Bidding

Jeffrey S. Baird is chairman of the Health Care Group of Brown & Fortunato, a law firm based in Amarillo, Texas. He represents HME providers, pharmacies and other health care providers throughout the U.S. The following Q&A is about the importance of setting policies that cover an HME marketing expense budget and gifts.

Fall-Back Options for Unsuccessful HME Bidders

How to keep going if the worst happens

More from PPACA

You can't run, you can't hide from HHS' new authority.

Screening and Disclosure

What PPACA has to say about it

PPACA's Provisions

From enrollment screening to new payment oversight, it's all part of the law.

Pre-Payment Reviews

Steps to prepare for and survive this life-altering event.