12 Feb 2009 08:00 AM
Group Details Plan To Help Prevent Medicare Fraud, Abuse Related To Durable Medical Equipment
The American Association for Homecare on Tuesday outlined the details of a 13-point plan designed to help prevent Medicare fraud and abuse related to durable medical equipment, CQ HealthBeat reports.
Among other points, the plan would require site inspections for all suppliers of home DME, such as walkers, hospital beds and oxygen. The plan also would require site inspections for all contract renewals with such suppliers. In addition, the plan would require a "comprehensive and effective applications process" for potential new home DME suppliers and a six-month trial period for such suppliers…
Among other points, the plan would require site inspections for all suppliers of home DME, such as walkers, hospital beds and oxygen. The plan also would require site inspections for all contract renewals with such suppliers. In addition, the plan would require a "comprehensive and effective applications process" for potential new home DME suppliers and a six-month trial period for such suppliers…
