HME News: PECOS preparation pays off, providers say
CMS on Jan. 6 officially began denying claims with the names of physicians not enrolled in PECOS, and providers say so far, so good. “We’ve been very fortunate,” said Lori …
Congress Braves First Steps in Medicare Reform
Seniors beware: Congress is considering changes to what Medicare will pay for, and what’s coming out of your pocket. Congress is getting serious about changes to Medicare, even if that …
CMS replaces executives who departed after HealthCare.gov troubles
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has named replacements for two top executives who exited the agency after the botched rollout of the federal government’s online insurance exchange, HealthCare.gov. …
CMS issues guidance on survey timing for facilities that change ownership
Surveyors should prevent providers from being able to game the Medicare system through well-timed facility sales and purchases, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services instructed in a recent memorandum. …
Miami Home Health Company Owners and Patient Recruiter Plead Guilty for Roles in $20 Million Health Care Fraud
The owners and operators of several Miami home health care agencies and a patient recruiter pleaded guilty today in connection with a health care fraud scheme involving defunct home health …
Congressman Rothfus vows to modify Medicare bidding plan
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 …
North Texas Man Sentenced For Medicare Fraud
A Cedar Hill man has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for a scheme that involved charging millions to Medicare for services either never rendered or needed, prosecutors …
GAO Releases Report on CMS Auditors
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 …