2017 National Health Care Fraud Takedown
The Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General, along with state and federal law enforcement partners, participated in the largest health care fraud takedown in history in July 2017. (Office of Inspector General)
Specialty clinical liaisons aid patients in staying home.
BANNOCKBURN, Ill. (July 13, 2017)—Patients have better outcomes when provided anti-infective home infusion education prior to discharge from the hospital, suggests Option Care data presented at the 2017 National Home Infusion Association (NHIA) Annual Conference & Exposition.
Second quarter registration opening soon.
—Via AAHomecare, WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 13, 2017)—The latest HME Audit Key survey results, running through the first quarter of 2017, show continued appeal determinations in favor of suppliers in several product categories, including overturn rates of 68 percent for respiratory products, 77 percent for ostomy, urological, wound care, and diabetic supplies, and 81 percent for NPWT devices and supplies. Other highlights from this round include:
Nominations are due by August 14.
WATERLOO, Iowa (July 12, 2017)—VGM Group, Inc. has released the names of the five members who will serve on the HME Woman of the Year Honorary Selection Committee.
CAPE CORAL, Fla. (July 12, 2017)—Merits Health Products is happy to announce their new home access division, Pilot. Andy and Lisa Scothern will be heading up this new division.
“We’re thrilled to have them on board they bring extensive industry knowledge and experience,” said Chris Blackmore, national director of business and product development.
Are we in denial when it comes to care down the road?
Possible federal funding cuts jeopardize care
The webpage works to educate providers in these underserved areas.
—Via CMS, WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 11, 2017)—CMS launched a new Quality Payment Program (QPP) webpage dedicated to doctors and other clinicians working in small or rural practices as well as those treating patients in underserved areas. This page provides:
Power Soccer is the only team sport in the world created exclusively for power wheelchair users.
KISSIMEE, Fla (July 10, 2017)—Team USA, the two-time World Cup Power Soccer champions, took second place yesterday in the 2017 Fédération Internationale of Powerchair Football Association (FIPFA) World Cup in Kissimee, Florida. Team USA was going for its third consecutive World Cup win. Medtrade attendees saw Team USA demonstration games in Atlanta last year.