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ZPIC Audits are Here. When it Rains, it Pours . . . DME Compliance is Essential!

Medicare, Medicaid & Private Payor Updates /

(April 6, 2011): On September 15, 2010, the Inspector General of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS-OIG), Daniel Levinson, testified before the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Subcommittee on Health regarding waste, fraud, and abuse in the Medicare program, with a specific focus on durable medical equipment and supplies. Mr. Levinson noted […]

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Existing Home Health Agencies Considered a Moderate Risk

Home Health & Hospice /

(October 5, 2010): Existing home health agencies are considered to be a Moderate Risk for screening purposes. Late last month, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) published a Proposed Rule entitled “Medicare, Medicaid, and Children’s Health Insurance Programs; Additional Screening Requirements, Application Fees, Temporary Enrollment Moratoria, Payment Suspensions and Compliance.” As set out

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