Senate Finance Committee explores problem of audit backlog, reviews possible methods to reduce problem.
- By David Kopf
- Apr 30, 2015
Slated for May 20-21, the annual meeting and legislative push will cover key industry issues.
- By David Kopf
- Apr 23, 2015
CMS will likely move forward with assigning contract to Connolly LLC; reasons for dismissals are unclear.
- By David Kopf
- Apr 16, 2015
Meeting will focus on the impact nationwide expansion of competitive bidding in 2016 would have on providers, patients.
- By David Kopf
- Apr 09, 2015
Association worked with CMS to change the automatic RAC audits on DME claims related to Part A SNF, hospital stays.
- By David Kopf
- Apr 02, 2015
Business Solutions
Medicare audits represent a shifting landscape in which audit contractors change their targets and priorities. We look at the latest changes and how providers should adjust, as well as the industry’s efforts to reform the currently out-of-control program.
- By David Kopf
- Apr 01, 2015
Business Solutions
Two industry experts sit down with HMEB to discuss the opportunities in the private payor arena and how providers can take advantage of them.
- By David Kopf
- Apr 01, 2015
Efforts include pushing binding bids over the top, advancing MPP, audit reform, separate CRT benefit, prior authorization, state licensure effort.
- By David Kopf
- Mar 31, 2015
Still reeling from delays, Medicare appeals office launches website that lets providers check the status of their ALJ appeals.
- By David Kopf
- Mar 05, 2015
HME Audit key looks to show impact of Medicare audits on providers
- By Joseph Duffy
- Mar 01, 2015
Business Solutions
The steep challenges providers face when it comes to Medicare claims audits have only grown taller. HMEB talks to experts who offer smart documentation polices that can help them scale this difficult summit.
- By Joseph Duffy
- Mar 01, 2015
HHS OIG report recommends Empire State's Medicaid agency implement competitive bidding across 54 DME items; estimates state could have saved $8.9 million during 2011 and 2012 if it had.
- By David Kopf
- Feb 19, 2015
TIMS HME software better leverages COLLECTPlus collection service to automate billing, collections.
- By David Kopf
- Feb 05, 2015
Products & Technology
CMS has set Oct. 1, 2015 as the compliance date for all Medicare stakeholders to comply with the latest version of the World Health Organization’s classification system for diseases and related health problems. Are providers ready? From the front end to the back end of the business, we look at what are the key ways providers need to ensure they will be entirely prepared for implementation.
- By Joseph Duffy
- Feb 01, 2015
Mediware users will have access to A/R Allegiance’s COLLECTPlus a billing service product.
- By David Kopf
- Jan 08, 2015
Problem Solvers
Face-to-face remains an unknown. No one knows when — let alone if — enforcement will ultimately happen, but the rule has past its implementation date. How should providers prepare?
- By Joseph Duffy
- Jan 01, 2015
Provider Strategy
If audits are now "just a part of doing business," then providers need to consider outsourcing their audit and appeal workload. How do they consider the options available to them?
- By Wayne van Halem
- Jan 01, 2015
2015 Preview
As HME businesses continue to drive new revenue in 2015, the New Year also brings some serious challenges. We explore the solutions and opportunities in this year's list.
- By David Kopf
- Jan 01, 2015
As 113th Congress draws to a close, industry advocates set strategy for early 2015.
- By David Kopf
- Dec 18, 2014
New policy changes COPD qualification to ease COPD patients’ access to noninvasive bilevel device.
- By David Kopf
- Dec 08, 2014