The medical device manufacturer says the certification will allow for more growth in the market and improved efficiency.
- By Haley Samsel
- Oct 14, 2019
Hard-fought lobbying effort from Great Lakes Home Medical Services Association and other advocates eventually convinces state Medicaid program to stop implementing of proposed cuts until further review and analysis.
- By David Kopf
- Oct 03, 2019
Business Solutions
Chasing payments is a pain. Billing services can bring relief. What do you need to know to get started with outsourced billing and similar services?
- By Holly J. Wagner
- Oct 01, 2019
Business Solutions
Our annual roundtable with the HMEB Editorial Advisory draws one almost unanimous conclusion: providers must diversify and learn how to deal with multiple payers and revenue sources.
- By David Kopf
- Oct 01, 2019
Business Solutions
CMS's six-year lookback audits represent a daunting challenge for HME providers, but there are steps they can take to deal with them.
- By Holly J. Wagner
- Oct 01, 2019
Association submits comments on a variety of provisions in the rule and urges providers to submit comments by the Sept. 27 deadline.a
- By David Kopf
- Sep 25, 2019
The proposed rule contains HME-related provisions such as changes to its ‘gap-filling’ method, payment requirements, and change of ownership timeline.
- By David Kopf
- Sep 19, 2019
The state says it will move to managed care in one phase in February rather than beginning the process on Nov. 1.
- By Haley Samsel
- Sep 05, 2019
The end of bidding for Round 2021 is fast approaching; industry experts share insights on what providers need to be doing now.
- By David Kopf
- Sep 05, 2019
Podcast
Legal expert Jeff Baird discusses managed care on latest HMEB podcast episode; podcast also examines how providers can better manage their equipment ‘fleets.’
- By David Kopf
- Aug 22, 2019
Representatives of HME, CRT and women’s health businesses discuss small business impact of policies governing wheelchair accessories, custom breast prostheses, and Medicaid managed care.
- By David Kopf
- Aug 22, 2019
Other important Round 2021 dates looming include covered document review and bidding window closure.
- By David Kopf
- Aug 15, 2019
Tutorial includes video, charts, and a detailed explanation on how capacity and demand can impact SPAs.
- By David Kopf
- Aug 15, 2019
In addition to last week’s details on CMS’s proposed ESRD/DMEPOS rule, association gives details on proposed adjustments to face-to-face criteria and changes of ownership timeline.
- By David Kopf
- Aug 08, 2019
Recently unveiled 2020 ESRD/DMEPOS Proposed Rule includes various changes to how reimbursement rates are set.
- By David Kopf
- Aug 01, 2019
Association also approaching completion of state-level legislation and regulatory toolkit to help industry advocates.
- By David Kopf
- Jul 25, 2019
New fact sheet outlines CMS’s methodology for computing its financial rating for providers participating in competitive bidding.
- By David Kopf
- Jul 18, 2019
Providers wishing to compete have until Sept. 18; CMS, CBIC, industry organizations continue to emphasize their educational resources to help providers prepare their bids.
- By David Kopf
- Jul 18, 2019
Industry stakeholders in the Tar Heel State secure sales tax exemptions for incontinence products; legislation goes to Gov. for signature.
- By David Kopf
- Jul 18, 2019
Episode 010 of the HME Business talks to experts about funding implications of CMS’s reclassification of multiple rural and non-bid zip codes, as well as sales opportunities for HME providers in the CRT market.
- By David Kopf
- Jun 20, 2019