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PAMS Launches Compliance Education

Sponsored by various state organizations, the series is open to members and non-members.

Sponsored by various state organizations, the series is open to members and non-members.

U.S. Health Spending Rates Hit Historic Lows

CMS report shows 2009-2010 spending grew by only 3.9 percent.

CMS report shows 2009-2010 spending grew by only 3.9 percent.

Private Payor Insurance

The Big 10

Private Payor

There is no doubt that private payor funding will see change in 2012 and perhaps even bigger change during the next.

Audits

The Big 10

Audits

Audits were the biggest issue immediately threatening the industry through 2011, and while the industry deals with the bidding of Round Two of competitive bidding, and works to advance the marketing pricing program as an alternative, audits will remain a serious issue for 2012.

Dream, VGM Partner for Audit Solution

VGM offers members discounts of HME prescription, documentation system that safeguards against audits.

VGM offers members discounts of HME prescription, documentation system that safeguards against audits.

Industry, Patients: ‘Stop Mobility Pre-payment Review — Now'

Provider and consumer advocates call on Congress to cease implementation of power wheelchair program.

Provider and consumer advocates call on Congress to cease implementation of power wheelchair program.

Anthem Rescinds Termination Policy

Providers in the network do not need to overhaul their DMEPOS accreditation.

Providers in the network do not need to overhaul their DMEPOS accreditation.

HHS OIG: ZPICs Hindering Oversight

Report says Anti-Fraud Contractors used bad data to report workloads while being paid $22+ Billion.

Report says Anti-Fraud Contractors used bad data to report workloads while being paid $22+ Billion.



2012 Fee Schedule Gives DME a 2.4% Bump

Uptick reflects consumer price increases; competitive bidding Round One rates remain as they are.

Uptick reflects consumer price increases; competitive bidding Round One rates remain as they are.

CMS Slates Next DME Open Door Forum

Jan. 11 call will be audio-only, streaming web event.

Jan. 11 call will be audio-only, streaming web event.

VIDEO - Invacare Outlines Bidding Preparation

Medtrade presentation with Mixon, Bachenheimer discusses how providers can prepare for NCB Round Two.

Medtrade presentation with Mixon, Bachenheimer discusses how providers can prepare for NCB Round Two.

Sizing up the Super Committee

The Super committee was created as part of the budget and debt-ceiling agreement approved by Congress and signed into law by President Obama in August, and it could mean more funding trouble for the HME industry.

MedPAC Proposes Additional HME Cuts

Reimbursement reductions part of $230 billion plan to cover doc fix.

Reimbursement reductions part of $230 billion plan to cover doc fix.

MED Group Launches Competitive Bidding Institute

Fifty-city seminar series on NCB preparation is open to anyone.

Fifty-city seminar series on NCB preparation is open to anyone.

NGS Clarifies of KX/GA Modifiers Use

Jurisdiction B DME MAC issued a clarification on when modifiers can be used on same line in "same or similar" situations.

Jurisdiction B DME MAC issued a clarification on when modifiers can be used on same line in "same or similar" situations.

Webinars & Webcasts

Fast-tracking Retail
Reversing competitive bidding cuts through ramping up your cash sales strategy.

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