On September 26, 2024, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Medicare Administrative Contractors (DME MACs), Noridian Healthcare Solutions, LLC and CGS ...
This guide breaks down what separates enterprise-grade HME/DME billing platforms from glorified spreadsheets, which features actually move the needle on reimbursement rates, and how to evaluate ...
A man in a wheelchair wears a medically-necessary neck brace; how to get a medical device approved for medicare can be determined by whether or not they are medically necessary. Medicare covers ...
Urinary wicking devices are designed to help manage incontinence. A recent innovation in this area is the PureWick system, which is intended for use among females while they’re asleep or resting. This ...
WASHINGTON, July 18-- The Government Accountability Office has issued a report on the potential role of disposable medical devices as substitutes for durable medical equipment. The report (GAO-17-600) ...
Responding to "longstanding concerns" about improper payments tied to durable medical equipment (DME), the federal government issued a final rule Tuesday aimed at reducing fraud, waste and abuse ...
The U.S. CMS has unveiled a proposed national coverage determination for powered seat elevation systems for Group 3 power wheelchairs, one of the more expensive items in the category of mobility ...
This is the latest in the Health Affairs Forefront featured topic, Medicare and Medicaid Integration. The featured topic includes analysis, proposals, and commentary that will inform policies on the ...