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CMS Relaxes Rules for HME Patients Hit by Hurricane Florence

As HHS Secretary Azar declares a public health emergency, CMS says it will ease requirements for DME items lost or damaged due to the storm.

Editor's Note

ESRD Rule: It's a Start

The proposed rule includes a lot of positives, but experts have pointed out some notable issues.

Problem Solvers

E-Prescribe Is Coming to HME

What should providers know and how should they prepare before transitioning to an e-prescription system?

Observation Deck

Going the Distance Against Bidding

VGM Launches Map Tool for Finding Reimbursement Lines

Following CMS's proposed plan for addressing lapses in bid contracts, the online map helps suppliers easily determine where competitive bidding areas begin and end.

A ‘Win’ for Providers: Injunction Against Recoupment of Money

An appellate decision from the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals offers good news for providers caught in the ‘no man’s land’ between reconsideration and the Administrative Law Judge.

CMS Schedules Next DME Open Door Forum

July 11 conference call will address the Home Health Prospective Payment System Proposed Rule, other home health, hospice and DME issues.

Most PAP Resupply Claims Don’t Pass Medicare Muster

New report from HHS OIG says claims for replacement positive airway pressure device supplies didn’t comply with Medicare’s requirements.

CMS Will Factor in IFR for CURES Medicaid Rates

AAHomecare convinces CMS to permit state Medicaid programs to use the higher rates for claims that are impacted by the CURES mandates until Dec. 31.

CMS Will Expand PMD Prior Authorization

Industry push pays off: program will go nationwide and add an additional 31 HCPCS codes starting Sept. 1.



2018 HME Business Handbook: Enternal Nutrition

How To Get Started In Enteral Nutrition

Given the patient population and variety of products, providers looking to expand their revenues should look into enteral nutrition.

CMS Releases New Oxygen Claim Modifiers

After years of negotiating, AAHomecare convinces CMS to address need for new modifiers, which are to be used starting Aug. 1.

Numotion Taps CareCredit

National CRT provider will work with healthcare credit company to expand financing options for its clients.

IFR Increases Rural Rates for 7 Months

Blended, 50/50 rate schedule for rural and limited non-bid areas resumes, running June 1 through Dec. 31.

Jurisdiction D Releases TPE Error Rates

Enteral Nutrition tops the list in data gleaned from Fourth Quarter 2017 Targeted Probe and Educate audits.

Advocates Keep Working to Contain CURES Medicaid Cuts

Various stakeholders continue coordinating with state Medicaid programs to ensure they maintain sustainable funding.

Sidebar

Tricky Territory: Collecting Patient Payments

Providers need to start collecting co-pays up-front. How can they ease the change?

Home Oxygen Company Earns CPAP Audit Reprieve

Audit contractor Noridian tells provider it has closed its audit file thanks to it squeaky-clean performance in Round 1 of the Targeted Probe and Education Audit process

Inogen Data Breach May Have Affected 30,000 Customers

Data accessed included Medicare identification number, insurance policy information and type of medical equipment provided, according to SEC filing.

Industry Debates Merit of a Single Word

While H.R. 4229 language fails to make budget bill, lawmakers ‘encourage’ CMS to adopt rural relief IFR. The question is, what does that word actually mean?

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