Americans spent 3.6 percent more on health in 2013, reaching $2.9 trillion.
- By David Kopf
- Dec 08, 2014
Binding Bids Bill now sitting at 64 co-sponsors, AIR Act at 45 backers.
- By David Kopf
- Dec 02, 2014
Audit consulting firm adds six staffers; leadership boasts more than 130 years’ Medicare experience.
- By David Kopf
- Dec 02, 2014
Bill to reform CMS’s out-of-control audit program adds more congressional co-sponsors.
- By David Kopf
- Nov 19, 2014
OmniSYS will offer MED Group members revenue cycle management and compliance services.
- By David Kopf
- Nov 19, 2014
Prior authorization project for scooters and most power wheelchairs expanded to a total of 19 states.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Nov 19, 2014
Video: Association's Pres. Ryan spoke at OMHA Appellant Forum last week; slated to meet with Chief ALJ Griswold next week.
- By David Kopf
- Nov 06, 2014
HME owner, VGM’s Gallagher ask longtime industry ally to back audit reform, binding bids bill.
- By David Kopf
- Oct 16, 2014
Lawmaker discusses competitive bidding, audits with industry representatives at N.C. provider.
- By David Kopf
- Oct 09, 2014
Industry Roundtable
Members of HMEB's Editorial Advisory Board share their expert insights on key market and reimbursement trends that are directly impacting providers, as well as business and industry initiatives on which providers must act.
- By David Kopf
- Oct 01, 2014
Editor's Note
The time for hesitation is past. Providers must act on behalf of H.R. 5083 and H.R. 4920 if they want to fix audits, competitive bidding.
- By David Kopf
- Oct 01, 2014
When state has requires prescription annually, a new face-to-face is not required.
- By David Kopf
- Sep 18, 2014
Binding bids bill picks up 8 co-sponsors; audit reform bill adds 7 backers.
- By David Kopf
- Sep 11, 2014
Health spending report projects uninsured to be in half by 2023, but spending growth remains below 4%.
- By David Kopf
- Sep 04, 2014
Agency created a situation that quickly spiraled out of control; industry pushes AIR Act.
- By David Kopf
- Sep 04, 2014
Legislation would limit documentation look back periods; require timely filing limits; create education program.
- By David Kopf
- Jun 19, 2014
Audit consulting firm will retain staff and offices to serve both VGM members and non-member DME, healthcare companies.
- By David Kopf
- Jun 11, 2014
Association staff and members discuss face-to-face requirement and WOPD with agency.
- By David Kopf
- Jun 05, 2014
Audit Key effort will collect data that completely, accurately tracks impact of Medicare audits.
- By David Kopf
- Jun 05, 2014
The 2014 HME Handbook: Documentation