ATPs, manufacturer reps aimed to help staffers better understand mobility devices in order to minimize confusion and smooth claims and coding for devices.
- By David Kopf
- Jul 20, 2017
Latest Audit Key survey shows continued appeal determinations in favor of providers for several mainstay offerings.
- By David Kopf
- Jul 13, 2017
Letters from military insurance program indicate it will work with providers to adjust past claims to align with CURES reimbursement rates.
- By David Kopf
- Jul 10, 2017
Association elevates Laura Williard as vice president of payer relations, enhances relations with various payers beyond Medicare
- By David Kopf
- Jul 06, 2017
TRICARE and other payers that tie their rates to Medicare have yet to adjust reimbursement per the CURES Act. What’s being done to change that?
- By David Kopf
- Jun 08, 2017
Home Oxygen Company’s president shares how her oxygen and sleep business earned a reprieve on CPAP and O2 audits.
- By David Kopf
- Jun 08, 2017
Previously with HOMELINK, Craig Douglas will help VGM members navigate payer, managed care.
- By David Kopf
- Jun 01, 2017
Provider Strategy
Improve billing efficiencies, staff effectiveness, patient relationships.
- By Jennifer Leon
- Jun 01, 2017
Editor's Note
What happens when the next reimbursement cut comes? And the next? Providers must think longer term when it comes to their relationship with Medicare.
- By David Kopf
- Jun 01, 2017
Home healthcare management company identifies DME as “high risk areas.”
- By David Kopf
- Jun 01, 2017
Discussion will touch on the future of competitive bidding, and resources available to small businesses.
- By David Kopf
- Jun 01, 2017
Effort by van Halem Group will see RAC recover incorrect reductions owed to suppliers
- By David Kopf
- May 18, 2017
Bill aims to cut audit burden by requiring prior authorization for higher priced DME items.
- By David Kopf
- May 18, 2017
Years-long advocacy, legislative effort culminates with Gov. Nathan Deal signing SB41 into law.
- By David Kopf
- May 11, 2017
Association research further shows how CMS’s newly implemented rates will hurt providers in rural and non-bid areas.
- By David Kopf
- May 04, 2017
Plan defies intent of CURES Act; AAHomecare head Ryan calls it a "slap in the face" for industry and lawmakers
- By David Kopf
- May 02, 2017
People in HME: Industry Newsmaker
CareCentrix CEO explains why fee for service will soon be a thing of post-acute care's past.
- By David Kopf
- May 01, 2017
Editor's Note
Diversifying your business requires reliable information -- and sometimes a leap of faith.
- By David Kopf
- May 01, 2017
DME MACs will change appeals of recurring claims for capped rental items and certain inexpensive and routinely-purchased items.
- By David Kopf
- Apr 27, 2017
AAHomecare study of Medicare data also shows number of unique locations dropped by 38.7% during the same period.
- By David Kopf
- Apr 27, 2017