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Whether your remote work is temporary or permanent, understanding some success principles can help your team thrive. A proactive and adaptable work environment can ensure you are prepared to run your business efficiently without skipping a beat. 5 Tips for a...
A Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Supplier is a business that sells or rents DME or HME (home medical equipment). That type of equipment helps to manage chronic medical conditions and will typically last 3+ years. Having the ability to bill Medicare for DME and HME is...
The House of Representatives extended the pause on the 2% Medicare sequester cuts through the remainder of this year, 2021. This is a major win for the DME and all medical industries! President Biden is expected to sign the H.R.1868 shortly. $158 Million More in...
Durable Medical Equipment (DME) suppliers should be prepared and ready for a Unified Program Integrity Contractors (UPIC) audit. Medicare regulation is an extensive program, and being prepared before an audit can save you time and resources. Unified Program Integrity...
During a recent Office of Inspector General (OIG) report, it was discovered that Medicare improperly paid suppliers for Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) items. The OIG has recommended the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid...
While there are multiple parts to Medicare insurance coverage, this article will focus on Medicare Part B coverage. Part B determines if your insurance covers durable medical equipment (DME). Regarding the question, “Does Medicare cover DME in a long term care...
All Durable Medical Equipment (DME) suppliers should be prepared and ready for a Recovery Audit Contractor (RAC) Audit. The RAC is part of the Medicare Fee for Service (FFS) Recovery Audit Program. The purpose of the FFS Recovery Audit Program is to identify and...
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) have instructed the Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) to hold all claims with service dates on or after April 1, 2021. The claims will be held for a short period without affecting providers’ cash flow. The...
It's essential to understand there are multiple Medicare parts to your insurance coverage. Each part covers specific items and medical services. This article will focus on Medicare Part A and Part B coverage for durable medical equipment (DME). Regarding the...
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) began resuming the Comprehensive Error Rate Testing (CERT) program on August 11, 2020, after a temporary suspension due to the public health emergency from the COVID-19 pandemic. Durable Medical Equipment (DME)...
Meetings are an effective way to accomplish business tasks within a company. When meetings are organized and intentional, they help create a positive work culture and grow your bottom line. Brainstorms, huddles, and postmortem meetings can improve productivity,...
Durable Medical Equipment (DME) suppliers should be ready for MAC contractor audits this year. Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) are hired by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). MACs conduct post-payment claim reviews to protect the...
