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Preparing for Proposed Changes to the HIPAA Security Rule

In December 2024, the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM)...

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Preparing for Proposed Changes to the HIPAA Security Rule

In December 2024, the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to modify the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Security Rule...

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Medicare Enrollment - Report your managing employees to avoid deactivations

In the most recent CMS MLNConnects newsletter, the CMS published an article reminding providers and suppliers of the importance of reporting managing employees on your enrollment file.  Managing employees are general managers, business managers,...

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Audit Alert: SMRC adds surgical dressings to their current projects list

Noridian Healthcare Solutions, LLC (Noridian), as the Supplemental Medical Review Contractor (SMRC) for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS), announced that they are conducting post-payment review of Medicare DME surgical dressing claims billed...

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Adding states to your 855-S? Better check the licensure requirements!

Novitas Solutions, the National Provider Enrollment (NPE) contractor for the eastern United States recently published an article reminding DMEPOS suppliers to pay attention to the state licensure requirements when submitting an 855-S application or...

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Telehealth flexibilites extended

On December 21, 2024, the American Relief Act, 2025 was signed into law. The passing of this Act enables DMEPOS suppliers to continue to accept telehealth visits that qualify for reimbursement under Medicare for equipment that requires...

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How to Grow and Manage a Thriving HME Business Amidst Audit and Compliance Landmines

The HME industry is a vital part of the healthcare ecosystem, providing essential services and equipment to patients in need. However, navigating the complex landscape of audits and compliance can be challenging. While the goal is to grow your HME business,...

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Compliance with the HIPAA Privacy Rule to Support Reproductive Healthcare Privacy

On April 22, 2024, the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) issued a Final Rule, entitled HIPAA Privacy Rule to Support Reproductive Health Care Privacy. The Final Rule strengthens the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Privacy...

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What is the OIG’s List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE) database and why should I care?

As part of your compliance program, providers should regularly check to ensure employees and business associates have not been identified as an excluded individual with the Office of Inspector General (OIG). The OIG has the authority to exclude individuals...

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SMRC adds Urinary Catheters to their Current Projects list

Noridian Healthcare Solutions, LLC (Noridian), as the Supplemental Medical Review Contractor (SMRC) for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS), announced that they are conducting post-payment review of Medicare DME intermittent...

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Medicare Participation for 2025 is open...Don’t risk a PTAN Revocation!

As a Medicare enrolled supplier/provider, you have the option to choose to be a participating or non-participating provider. When you’re a Medicare-participating provider:  You are paid the full Medicare Physician Fee Schedule allowed...

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