CMS published a proposed rule in the <em>Federal Register</em> that would establish a three-year "minimum lifetime standard for items to meet the durability criterion for DME."
July 2011
An AAHomecare "Mobility Matters" article counters "misperceptions in the recent OIG report on power wheelchair documentation."
The data is from 2007 and the trouble rests with physician education, HME advocates say, but will government officials care about that?
In a perplexing turn, CMS issued a proposed rule that requires a face-to-face exam by a physician who orders home health services under Medicaid. The proposal also requires a face-to-face encounter for DME
The products you display and sell, the attitude your staff presents--these need to reflect compassion and the understanding that you are dedicated to helping others live and age gracefully and with pride.
I recently ran into a case of Medicare waste. No, not the kind we read about in OIG reports or DOJ actions. The kind of waste I saw is much more insidious, and it's built into our health care system.
Fires, floods, tornadoes and who knows what's next? Solid preparedness plans and the right insurance can make all the difference.
Stable orthopedic softgoods market offers avenues for growth.
Among the top denial reasons for E0100 claims, which have a 16.1% denial rate, are that the patient has "same or similar" equipment, is in a nursing home or on an inpatient hospital stay at the time of
AAHomecare works to untangle the consequences as CMS begins to respond.
The GAO identifies a series of significant issues that would need to be addressed before any manufacturer bidding program could occur.
In order to avoid governmental scrutiny, it is crucial that all marketing programs and business arrangements be established and implemented properly.
Are you routinely checking the OIG's list of excluded individuals or entities (the LEIE)?