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
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
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
HME Audit key looks to show impact of Medicare audits on providers
- By Joseph Duffy
- Mar 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
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
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
Binding Bids Bill up to 49 backers; AIR Act now has 36 co-sponsors.
- By David Kopf
- Sep 25, 2014
More than 380 attend AAHomceare, Brightree webcast on fighting audits; free replay available.
- By David Kopf
- Sep 25, 2014
More lawmakers back binding bids and audit reform bills, but more needed.
- 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