Problem Solver
What are the key elements of coverage that providers need to maintain?
- By Joseph Duffy
- Aug 22, 2013
HME software firm will integrate billing company's CollectPlus program.
- By David Kopf
- Aug 15, 2013
Far-reaching rule would move various DME over $150 allowable to capped rental
- By David Kopf, Laurie Watanabe
- Aug 01, 2013
Business Solutions
As HMEs realize they can't do it all, outsourcing various business functions is becoming an increasingly important element in HME business management. How are they reshaping heir businesses to take better advantage of the services available to them?
- By David Kopf
- Aug 01, 2013
Business Solutions
HME providers know the senior marketplace cold. But, as providers continue to explore ways they can expand and diversify their revenue sources, could they better leverage that knowledge to expand into opportunities in the senior care marketplace?
- By David Kopf
- Aug 01, 2013
Companies will integrate solutions to streamline patient collections for providers.
- By David Kopf
- Jul 25, 2013
Rule requiring face-to-face examination by physician for various DME will go into effect next week, but not be enforced until October.
- By David Kopf
- Jun 27, 2013
Insurance group offers CMS-compliant Medicare Advantage solution for providers, patients.
- By David Kopf
- Jun 20, 2013
Kelly Grahovac joins audit, compliance consulting firm after a decade with Medicare contractor.
- By David Kopf
- Jun 06, 2013
Private payor carrier will use reimbursement rates set by competitive bidding for non-network providers.
- By David Kopf
- Jun 06, 2013
The 2013 HME Handbook: Audits
Jane Naig, RN, CFE, AHFI, joins audit consulting firm as senior clinical consultant.
- By David Kopf
- May 02, 2013
After soliciting stakeholders’ input a new report from committee summarizes their concerns.
- By Michael Reinemer
- May 02, 2013
Observation Deck
The system has its frustrations, but there are multiple steps providers can easily implement to protect their businesses and themselves against frivolous claims.
- By Warren G. Freeman
- May 01, 2013
Secretary Sebelius launches proposed rule to boost reward payout for reporting acts of Medicare fraud.
- By David Kopf
- Apr 25, 2013
As HME Business magazine celebrates its 20th anniversary, we asked various industry veterans to share their thoughts on where the industry has been, where it is headed, what providers should be considering, and how they should be shaping their strategies and business plans to face the challenges of today and tomorrow.
- By David Kopf
- Apr 11, 2013
Industry Newsmaker
Wayne van Halem applies 11 years’ experience at Medicare to give providers audit assistance. Getting there has been an interesting journey.
- By David Kopf
- Apr 04, 2013
Business Solutions
As providers continue to find themselves swimming in a sea of post- and pre-payment Medicare audits, they know flawless documentation is their best life line. What are the key ways they can implement strong documentation?
- By Cindy Horbrook
- Apr 01, 2013
As HME Business magazine celebrates its 20th anniversary, we asked various industry veterans to share their thoughts on where the industry has been, where it is headed, what providers should be considering, and how they should be shaping their strategies and business plans to face the challenges of today and tomorrow.
Providers must decide by April 15 if they want to continue participating in Medicare program.
- By David Kopf
- Mar 14, 2013