WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 14, 2022)—Recognizing the complex issues involved in developing regulations to implement the advanced explanation of benefits (AEOB), the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) is requesting information from the public on a range of issues to better inform future rulemaking.
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MIAMI (October 13, 2022)—A Unites States’ federal district judge has sentenced 56-year-old Ariel Madero Paez to 55 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for submitting more than $2.2 million in fraudulent billings to Medicare.
WATERLOO, Iowa (October 13, 2022)—VGM & Associates has released the final playbook of 2022, “VGM Playbook: Business Planning and Leadership.”
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (October 7, 2022)—A durable medical equipment business owner from Jackson, Missouri was sentenced to 30 months in prison for health care fraud and ordered to repay $7.5 million.
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. (October 6, 2022)—SpinLife, a division of Numotion, has announced its first physical location in New Castle, Delaware. Founded online in 1999, SpinLife has grown to be one of the top retailers of lifestyle mobility products through their product expertise, curated selection of products and commitment to customer care.
ORANGEBURG, N.Y. (October 7, 2022)—Dynarex Corporation, a durable medical equipment and disposable medical products company, is proud to sponsor “Rides & Strides” on Sunday, Oct. 23, in support of the Breast Center at Montefiore Nyack Hospital. The event helps raise funds to provide free breast cancer screening services for underserved members of the community.
WATERLOO, Iowa (October 4, 2022)—VGM Insurance Services announced it has been named in the annual Best Places to Work in Insurance program, which recognizes employers for their outstanding performance in establishing workplaces where employees can thrive, enjoy their work and help their companies grow.
ASHEVILLE, N.C., (September 29, 2022)—Aeroflow Healthcare, a national provider of consumer-driven health care products and services, announced a contract with UCare, an independent, nonprofit health plan providing health coverage and services across Minnesota and western Wisconsin.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 27, 2022)—The Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Health Sector Cybersecurity Coordination Center (HC3) has alerted the health care industry to a monkeypox-themed phishing campaign targeting health care providers, including home health agencies.
DALLAS (September 27, 2022)—The much-anticipated Medtrade 2023 is on the calendar for March 28-30 in Dallas, Texas.
In collaboration with the Educational Advisory Board (EAB), the official call for speakers is in effect-complete with a relatively new format for educational programs covering a wide range of topics.
Elements of the new format:
FRESNO, Calif. (September 27, 2022)—BFlow Solutions recently welcomed Paul Maszy, MBA as chief technology officer. Maszy brings a wealth of knowledge and technology leadership to the table, the company said in a press release.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 22, 2022)—Home medical equipment (HME) industry leaders shared their passion for high-quality care and detailed the challenges they are facing in the current reimbursement and business environment for more than 240 House and Senate offices in the Virtual Washington Legislative Conference. Thanks to the higher number of attendees, advocates were able to reach almost 10% more offices than last year, the American Association for Homecare reported.
ARLINGTON, Va. (September 22, 2022)—The American Association for Homecare (AAHomecare) board of directors approved the appointment of Nick Bush to a board of directors at large seat for the 2022-2023 board class. Bush is the director of business development with Direct Supply Brands and brings more than 15 years of experience in the health care industry. In his current role, Bush is focused on leveraging technology to help providers improve care, efficiency and outcomes in health care.