The rule, which will take effect next year, also streamlines the requirements for ordering DMEPOS products.
- By Haley Samsel
- Nov 07, 2019
Podcast
The involvement of third-party administrators in Medicaid MCOs is starting to look like it will go from bad to worse for HME providers. What do providers need to know and what should they do?
- By David Kopf
- Oct 30, 2019
CBIC updates bidders on when Notice of Preliminary Bid Evaluation, Notice of Covered Document Review Findings and Required Action and Notice to Substantiate Your Bid(s) will be available, and what their deadlines are.
- By David Kopf
- Oct 22, 2019
Podcast
Sleep equipment providers risk facing costly six-year lookback audits in this new addition to OIG's workplan. How should they prepare?
- By David Kopf
- Oct 17, 2019
The medical device manufacturer says the certification will allow for more growth in the market and improved efficiency.
- By Haley Samsel
- Oct 14, 2019
Hard-fought lobbying effort from Great Lakes Home Medical Services Association and other advocates eventually convinces state Medicaid program to stop implementing of proposed cuts until further review and analysis.
- By David Kopf
- Oct 03, 2019
Business Solutions
Chasing payments is a pain. Billing services can bring relief. What do you need to know to get started with outsourced billing and similar services?
- By Holly J. Wagner
- Oct 01, 2019
Business Solutions
Our annual roundtable with the HMEB Editorial Advisory draws one almost unanimous conclusion: providers must diversify and learn how to deal with multiple payers and revenue sources.
- By David Kopf
- Oct 01, 2019
Business Solutions
CMS's six-year lookback audits represent a daunting challenge for HME providers, but there are steps they can take to deal with them.
- By Holly J. Wagner
- Oct 01, 2019
Association submits comments on a variety of provisions in the rule and urges providers to submit comments by the Sept. 27 deadline.a
- By David Kopf
- Sep 25, 2019
The proposed rule contains HME-related provisions such as changes to its ‘gap-filling’ method, payment requirements, and change of ownership timeline.
- By David Kopf
- Sep 19, 2019
The state says it will move to managed care in one phase in February rather than beginning the process on Nov. 1.
- By Haley Samsel
- Sep 05, 2019
The end of bidding for Round 2021 is fast approaching; industry experts share insights on what providers need to be doing now.
- By David Kopf
- Sep 05, 2019
Podcast
Legal expert Jeff Baird discusses managed care on latest HMEB podcast episode; podcast also examines how providers can better manage their equipment ‘fleets.’
- By David Kopf
- Aug 22, 2019
Representatives of HME, CRT and women’s health businesses discuss small business impact of policies governing wheelchair accessories, custom breast prostheses, and Medicaid managed care.
- By David Kopf
- Aug 22, 2019
Other important Round 2021 dates looming include covered document review and bidding window closure.
- By David Kopf
- Aug 15, 2019
Tutorial includes video, charts, and a detailed explanation on how capacity and demand can impact SPAs.
- By David Kopf
- Aug 15, 2019
In addition to last week’s details on CMS’s proposed ESRD/DMEPOS rule, association gives details on proposed adjustments to face-to-face criteria and changes of ownership timeline.
- By David Kopf
- Aug 08, 2019
Recently unveiled 2020 ESRD/DMEPOS Proposed Rule includes various changes to how reimbursement rates are set.
- By David Kopf
- Aug 01, 2019
Association also approaching completion of state-level legislation and regulatory toolkit to help industry advocates.
- By David Kopf
- Jul 25, 2019