Good news for HME providers: CMS has indefinitely postponed automatic PECOS edits that would deny claims for equipment or services
November 2010
November 2010
CMS paid complex rehab technology providers more than any other payer in 2009, accounting for 39 percent of revenue, as reported in
Ultralight wheelchair manufacturer TiLite announced it has acquired Three Rivers Holdings and its Out-Front product brand.
This week, Neil Caesar wraps up his series on the new supplier standards and adds some final observations.
NHIC said the results of a review for claims paid in Q3 for K0823 PWCs resulted in a claim denial rate of 62.6 percent and an overall charge
Bidding started in October 2009, payments were announced July 1, 2010, and this afternoon, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services released the list of providers who have accepted contracts in the Round 1 rebid of the DMEPOS competitive bidding program.
HME retailers must pay attention to the basics, just like in any retail store.
Look forward, and build on these six principles for your future.
Keeping current customers loyal, and turning prospects into loyal customers.
Is your accreditation renewal approaching?
Unless they've made moves to mitigate the risk, HME companies in competitive bidding areas with a lot of Medicare exposure could be "badly bent."
Here are AAHomcare's "mythbusters" about competitive bidding.
Rep. Jim Langevin becomes the first U. S. representative in a wheelchair to preside over the House.
Quit playing defense and sell the value of home care.
A matter-of-fact approach to collecting up front should be part of your business protocol.
OfficeMax Co-Founder Michael Feuer Brings a New Look to HME
Baby boomers aside, competitive bidding remains a source of anxiety in the PWC market.
Train your staff and breathe easier.
Through communication and education, HME providers can help customers overcome the stigma of incontinence.
PAP, masks and supplies, including: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare's Icon Premo; DeVilbiss Healthcare's IntelliPAP Standard Plus; and more.
Getting audited is not a question of 'if' but 'when.'
Don't help the feds hurt you.