Funding


Rep. Johnson Letter Calls for PECOS Delay

NAIMES calls on providers to copy letter and send to lawmakers.

PECOS: Chaos, Confusion Still Reign

July 6 approaches with no clarification from CMS regarding audits, retroactive claims denials.

CMS Notifying Bid Winners

Round One re-bid winners receiving emails to say contract offers are coming via Federal Express.

Accreditation

Accreditation:

How to Reapply for Accreditation

While the accreditation scramble of summer 2009 is ancient history at this point, there are many providers still seeking to reapply for CMS accreditation. Why is that, and how do providers approach reapplying for accreditation?

Accreditation

Accreditation:

How to Get Accredited When Adding a New Line of Business

What if a HME provider starts a new line of business, or acquires a new line of business after already being accredited? Does the provider need to apply for accreditation for that new business?

NCART to Host National Medicaid Summit

Two-day event will focus on working effectively with state agencies.

CMS to Post Round One Bid Rates Tomorrow

Details will appear on CBIC site; winning bidders will be notified via e-mail.

CMS Offers Data File of PECOS List

ClaraVista convinces CMS officials to post .CSV file to speed provider searches.

NAIMES: Providers Should Stick to July 6

Association reports that while PECOS edits might not be implemented then, HMEs will be held accountable to rules per that date.

CIGNA Will Require Pre-pay Review for O2 Claims

Official release from DME MAC cites high rate of errors in claims as reason for requirement.



Latest House Hearing Focuses on NCB

Bidding program is once again trotted out as fraud panacea at House Ways and Means hearing.

CMS Could Announce Winning Bids June 25

Move would let CMS claims savings to congress before July 4 recess.

Meeks Bill Gains 7 More Supporters

Industry push during recess brings H.R. 3790’s co-sponsor tally to 247.

Red Flags Rule Postponed Until Dec. 31

Anti-fraud regulation requires providers to help prevent identify theft

Providers Continue Memorial Day Meek Push

Industry leverages Congressional recess to urge lawmakers to cosponsor H.R. 3790.

CMS Clarifies PECOS Deadline

Claims from referrals not registered to system will not be denied on July 6.

Respiratory Solutions

Collecting More Co-Pays

Here's an easy way to help your company collect co-pays without pressure that’s integrated in your process of providing care.

Industry to Put Heat on House for H.R. 3790

Providers gear up to garner even more support for Meek Bill during Memorial Day recess.

VGM Competitive Bidding Educators Hit the Road

Tour to educate providers on subjects ranging from bid winner obligations to subcontracting.

Meeks Bill Boasts 242 Backers

Lawmakers continue to support Rep. Meek's NCB repeal bill.

HME Business Podcast