Editor's Note
The most pertinent of those requirements today should be ICD-10, but many providers still don’t know what it is. Fortunately, there's help.
- By David Kopf
- Aug 01, 2015
Products & Technology
As mobility providers struggle with lower reimbursement rates and complete upending of their business models, the manufacturers of power mobility products are creating devices that address changing industry and care trends.
- By Joseph Duffy
- Aug 01, 2015
Latest CMS report shows per capita health spending increases at historically low rate.
- By David Kopf
- Jul 30, 2015
Fiftieth anniversary events include June 29 panel discussion with HHS Secretary and other speakers, as well as various local and national events.
- By David Kopf
- Jul 20, 2015
July 21, 23 forums will give local HME providers an opportunity to publicly voice their concerns regarding audits, competitive bidding expansion.
- By David Kopf
- Jul 17, 2015
Software company leverages partnerships with A/R Allegiance, Rock-Pond to provide integrated collection service for CPR+ users.
- By David Kopf
- Jul 09, 2015
HME software, billing services companies will work to streamline HME providers’ billing operations, maximize revenue.
- By David Kopf
- Jul 09, 2015
Association staff, members sit down with CMS Deputy Administrator to discuss expansion of single payment amounts to complex rehab accessories in January 2016.
- By David Kopf
- Jul 02, 2015
Slated for July 8, Brightree-sponsored event will outline steps providers need to take to ensure their businesses are ready for Medicare’s Oct. 1 switch to the new classification system.
- By David Kopf
- Jul 01, 2015
June 29 event, sponsored by MEDFORCE, will help providers learn how to use CMS’s money-saving electronic claims program.
- By David Kopf
- Jun 24, 2015
CMS settles with 1,900 on audited claims stuck in OMHA. AAHomecare asks, ‘Is there anything in sight for DMEPOS?’
- By David Kopf
- Jun 23, 2015
Audit & Appeal Fairness, Integrity, and Reforms in Medicare Act aims to add transparency, oversight to audits and appeals process.
- By David Kopf
- Jun 04, 2015
Providers submitting bids for Round Two recompete must meet all state licensing requirements.
- By David Kopf
- Jun 04, 2015
Two new services aim to help providers more easily follow up with private insurance payors and maximize medical billing revenue.
- By David Kopf
- Jun 04, 2015
Observation Deck
The remarkable increase in RAC audits has put a huge financial burden on providers to simply respond, and major changes are in the works, including improvements. What do providers need to know about what's happening with the program, and how should the prepare?
- By Pam Felkins Colbert
- Jun 01, 2015
2015 HME Handbook
The Department of Health and Human Services issued a rule setting Oct. 1 as the ICD-10 compliance date for healthcare providers, health plans, and healthcare clearinghouses. What should HME providers do to ensure they comply?
Association secures push-back of HME cuts contained in the 21st Century Cures Bill; offers prior-authorization as a pay-for.
- By David Kopf
- May 28, 2015
Tenn. lawmaker’s legislation would require CMS program to establish a program for higher cost DME similar to the power mobility demonstration project.
- By David Kopf
- May 26, 2015
Next week’s event gives providers an opportunity to lobby lawmakers and their staffs on behalf of various industry legislative initiatives.
- By David Kopf
- May 14, 2015
HHS appointee will oversee policy, advocacy and research staff for national trade association for Medicaid plans.
- By David Kopf
- May 13, 2015