The extension pushes the previous expiration date from Jan. 8 to Jan. 31 and United noted that it includes oxygen can be delivered without prior authorization.
Problem Solver
A deep dive into why HME providers might want to consider outsourcing their billing and how they can implement it.
- By David Kopf
- Dec 19, 2019
Reimbursement for various DMEPOS items and several categories will see a 1.6 percent to 2.4 percent gain.
- By David Kopf
- Dec 19, 2019
If a provider receives a PBE letter that identifies any deficiencies, it must respond to the PBE in Connexion by Dec. 17.
- By David Kopf
- Dec 05, 2019
Provider Strategy
When it comes to MAPs and MMCPs, what's allowed and what's not allowed for subcontracting arrangements?
- By Jeffrey S. Baird
- Dec 01, 2019
Problem Solvers
Referral sources' face-to-face documentation concerns have grown as 'acute' as HME providers. Why is this change happening and what does it mean for HME?
- By David Kopf
- Dec 01, 2019
Top-line audit concern includes HHS OIG adding PAP supplies to Its workplan. Wayne van Halem will discuss several new, worrying audit developments and how to prepare for them in Dec. 11 webinar.
- By David Kopf
- Nov 26, 2019
Podcast
An HHS proposed rule might make exceptions to the physician self-referral regulation. What's the industry's strategy?
- By David Kopf
- Nov 14, 2019
The rule, which will take effect next year, also streamlines the requirements for ordering DMEPOS products.
- By Haley Samsel
- Nov 07, 2019
Podcast
The involvement of third-party administrators in Medicaid MCOs is starting to look like it will go from bad to worse for HME providers. What do providers need to know and what should they do?
- By David Kopf
- Oct 30, 2019
CBIC updates bidders on when Notice of Preliminary Bid Evaluation, Notice of Covered Document Review Findings and Required Action and Notice to Substantiate Your Bid(s) will be available, and what their deadlines are.
- By David Kopf
- Oct 22, 2019
Podcast
Sleep equipment providers risk facing costly six-year lookback audits in this new addition to OIG's workplan. How should they prepare?
- By David Kopf
- Oct 17, 2019
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