by Keith Kuhn | Sep 12, 2013 | Reimbursement
U.S. Rep. Keith Rothfus told local business owners on Wednesday that he’ll lobby to change Medicare’s rules governing bidding by medical equipment suppliers. Rothfus, R-Sewickley, said he is one of 150 co-sponsors of a House bill that would change a...
by Keith Kuhn | Sep 11, 2013 | Government, Reimbursement
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a report titled “Increasing Consistency of Contractor Requirements May Improve Administrative Efficiency.” GAO undertook the study at Congress’ request because questions have been raised recently...
by Keith Kuhn | Sep 11, 2013 | Beneficiary
The People for Quality Care Complaint Hotline has already logged more than 1,700 patient complaints nationwide. CMS is currently telling Congress that they have onle received about 30 complaints. Our job is to make sure that Congress hears the truth about what is...
by Keith Kuhn | Sep 10, 2013 | Regulations
Cites Need for Additional Time to Establish Protocols Due to continued concerns that some providers and suppliers may need additional time to establish operational protocols necessary to comply with face-to-face encounter requirements mandated by the Affordable Care...
by Keith Kuhn | Sep 10, 2013 | Reimbursement
A Recent OIG report suggests Texas Medicaid DMEPOS costs may be exceeding medicare costs in Competitive Bidding Areas. WHY OIG DID THIS STUDY States establish their Medicaid payment amounts for all services—including items in the category of durable medical equipment,...
