The number of audit appeal being escalated to ALJs has skyrocketed over the past fiscal year, with DMEPOS claims taking up the lion’s share.
- By David Kopf
- Oct 19, 2017
Second Quarter Audit Key survey releases several significant findings related to Medicare claims audits.
- By David Kopf
- Oct 05, 2017
Oct. 24 presentation from van Halem Group duo will examine the ways in which CMS is changing the way CMS is performing some audits -- some for the better.
- By David Kopf
- Sep 21, 2017
New cards comply with laws aiming to protect private information of Medicare beneficiaries through new ID numbers.
- By David Kopf
- Sep 14, 2017
Providers in affected areas will be able to better help patients get replacements for lost or damaged DME.
- By David Kopf
- Sep 13, 2017
CMS releases guidance that it will replace lost, damaged and destroyed DME in areas affected by the disaster.
- By David Kopf
- Sep 07, 2017
Business Solutions
Turnkey services providing functionalities such as enhanced inventory management, predictive ordering, warehousing and product delivery services are now supporting HME provider businesses. We take a look at how some of these services are helping HMEs drive down costs, increase convenience and expand revenues.
- By Joseph Duffy
- Sep 01, 2017
Editor's Note
Recent data seems worrying, but offers answers.
- By David Kopf
- Sep 01, 2017
Provider Strategy
What's in store for the HME market from 2017 and beyond.
- By Collin Brecher
- Sep 01, 2017
Brightree Report is now available for the second quarter 2017 Audit Key data submissions.
- By David Kopf
- Aug 31, 2017
VGM’s van Halem Group will work with maker of HIPAA software to offer HME providers a custom HIPAA-compliance program.
- By David Kopf
- Aug 24, 2017
AAHomecare reminds providers that the survey doesn’t require individual claims data, but rather cumulative totals on specific audit metrics.
- By David Kopf
- Aug 16, 2017
Association urges providers to submit data for 2nd quarter Audit Key survey, and to help lay groundwork for broad participation in patient access survey.
- By David Kopf
- Aug 03, 2017
Agreement part of a larger effort to redefine how prescribers of DME and the providers of DME connect.
- By David Kopf
- Jul 27, 2017
Report shows that Medicare’s, Medicaid’s importance as funding sources is shrinking, while private payer and retail dominate revenues.
- By David Kopf
- Jul 27, 2017
Entry into HME market by established healthcare credit card company should expand oxygen patients’ equipment, therapy options.
- By David Kopf
- Jul 20, 2017
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