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Author: Jeffrey S. Baird, Esq.
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November 12, 2015
HME Opportunities Within Accountable Care Organizations
The fee-for-service model is being replaced with collaborative care. Find out where you fit into this new systemRead More →: HME Opportunities Within Accountable Care Organizations -
October 16, 2015
The Affordable Care Act and the 60-Day Rule
There is an inherent adversarial relationship between the DME supplier and CMS. On the one hand, the DME supplier markets products and services, receives the physician’s order, obtains the necessary supportingRead More →: The Affordable Care Act and the 60-Day Rule -
June 19, 2015
Billing Part B Patients in Skilled Nursing Facilities
The government has taken the position that if a facility originally received Medicare certification for participation as a skilled nursing facility (SNF), then that prohibits a DME supplier from billing PartRead More →: Billing Part B Patients in Skilled Nursing Facilities -
April 27, 2015
Understand Oxygen Rental Periods
What it means to restart the 36-month capRead More →: Understand Oxygen Rental Periods -
March 10, 2015
Restricted Marketing
Regardless of your business model, HIPAA regulations applyRead More →: Restricted Marketing -
November 18, 2014
Building a Referral Network Within Legal Guidelines
Referrals are the lifeblood of HME providers, but federal and state statutes establish careful parameters around these relationshipsRead More →: Building a Referral Network Within Legal Guidelines -
November 10, 2014
The 5 Percent Transaction
Entering competitive bidding after the factRead More →: The 5 Percent Transaction -
July 18, 2014
Examine the Requirements of the Medicare Anti-Kickback, Stark and Applicable State Statutes
Understand the ins and outs of providing gifts to physiciansRead More →: Examine the Requirements of the Medicare Anti-Kickback, Stark and Applicable State Statutes -
April 17, 2014
How to Address the Challenge of Billing for Waiver of Copayments
Improving business with out-of-network patientsRead More →: How to Address the Challenge of Billing for Waiver of Copayments -
February 13, 2014
Increase Retail Sales and Avoid Legal Pitfalls
Address these statutory and regulatory issues when pushing into the retail marketRead More →: Increase Retail Sales and Avoid Legal Pitfalls -
February 11, 2014
Avoid Liability When Waiving Co-Payments
Pay close attention to state and federal statutesRead More →: Avoid Liability When Waiving Co-Payments -
January 10, 2014
Use These Market Projections to Target New Opportunities in 2014
Adjust your aim in the HME marketRead More →: Use These Market Projections to Target New Opportunities in 2014