What Healthcare Providers Should Know About Competitive Bid for PMD
Medicare’s competitive bidding program has been delayed until 2021, with the possibility of the open window extending even longer than the next two years.
DME Suppliers are Fed Up with Regulation, Platform Technology is the Answer
The Current Dilemma with DME Documentation Needs Medical supply companies who provide all types of HME or DME products to patients face a slippery slope when it comes to compliance regulations. The regulations for documentation for proving necessity for an item can be rigorous and complex, and if not careful, suppliers can find themselves in [...]
10 Ways DME Suppliers Can Improve Efficiency and Patient Experience During Competitive Bid Break
As most healthcare suppliers know, Medicare’s competitive bid for all Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, & Supplies (DMEPOS) ended January 1, 2019. CMS expects a new competitive bid process will be completed and rolled out by December 31, 2020. This reprieve gives suppliers a two-year window to gain market share, maximize effectiveness, and improve workflows. [...]
What Every DME Supplier Should Know About Power Mobility Documentation
There is no hiding it....the Medicare criteria required for determining patient need for a power mobility device (like a scooter or power wheelchair) is both overwhelming, complex and requires a lot of documentation. The Problem: So Complicated! A power mobility device (PMD) is near impossible to prescribe due to the numerous steps in the [...]
