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CMS Changes Durable Medical Equipment Regs

Dec 14, 2018 at 11:04 am by steve

Starting January 1st, Medicare will put the competitive bidding program (CBP) on durable medical equipment on hiatus. For patients and businesses alike, this opens the door to.... Read More

OIG Reminds Healthcare Providers of Fraud Risk Factors When Deciding whether to Exclude a Healthcare Provider

Nov 19, 2018 at 09:53 am by steve

With the continued proliferation of qui tam False Claims cases showing no signs of slowing down, not only must providers consider the amount of any monetary settlements, they.... Read More

Alabama Hospital Association Campaigns to Expand Medicaid in Alabama

Nov 19, 2018 at 09:50 am by steve

The Alabama Hospital Association has launched the ALhealthmatters campaign, highlighting the importance of expanding Medicaid in Alabama. As a result, hospitals are working wi.... Read More

What Anthem's Historic $16 million HIPAA Settlement Means for Providers

Nov 16, 2018 at 05:02 pm by steve

The Department of Health and Human Services announced a historically large $16 million HIPAA settlement with Anthem, Inc. following its investigation of the equally historic 2.... Read More

Cyber-Incident---Now What?

Oct 12, 2018 at 03:06 pm by steve

In this day and age, where a vast amount of information is stored electronically and you can buy almost anything with a "one-click" purchase, it comes as no surprise that cybe.... Read More

December 2024

Dec 16, 2024 at 08:55 pm by kbarrettalley

Your December 2024 Issue of Birmingham Medical News is Here!