By Wayne van Halem, AHFI, CFE This issue has popped up a few times with clients recently, as many providers and suppliers are creating their own...
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October 13, 2026
By Wayne van Halem, AHFI, CFE This issue has popped up a few times with clients recently, as many providers and suppliers are creating their own e-prescribing systems for their referral sources to use to send their orders. An electronic prescribing...
August 31, 2026
Featuring Kelly Grahovac, General Manager, and Wayne van Halem, President, The van Halen Group Ask AI about the future of HME, and you'll get a largely optimistic answer. According to a recent Medtrade article, both artificial intelligence and...
August 25, 2026
By Kelly Grahovac, General Manager, The van Halem Group The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has implemented a landmark National Coverage Determination (NCD) that broadens access to non-invasive positive pressure ventilation (NIPPV) for...
March 30, 2026
On Thursday, March 26, 2026, the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) issued a temporary moratorium on enrollment of new Medicaid providers for Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS). The statewide moratorium...
February 26, 2026
In a press release published on the CMS website February 25, 2026, it was announced that CMS will implement a six-month moratorium on new enrollments for DMEPOS suppliers. Click here to view a list of FAQs below. With a suspected immediate effective...
January 15, 2026
On Wednesday, January 13, 2026, CMS released the annual updates to the Master List of DMEPOS Items Potentially Subject to Face-to-Face Encounter and Written Orders Prior to Delivery and/or Prior Authorization Requirements. The Master List serves as...
January 15, 2026
On January 15, 2026, CMS announced that there are two new site verification service contractors. Beginning January 3, 2026, the new contractors will be: East: Arch Systems, LLC West: Signature Consulting Group Until February 14, 2026, outgoing...
December 11, 2025
Effective Jan. 1, 2026, new modifiers are required to be appended to each HCPCS billed for lymphedema compression treatment items, pneumatic compression devices and related supplies, and ventilator and related supplies. Billing claims without these modifiers...
November 17, 2025
Denied durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) claims can disrupt cash flow and patient care, but they don’t have to be the end of the road. Understanding the appeals process and preparing a strong response can...
October 28, 2025
This article was written by Liz Beaulieu, originally featured in HME News The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), under the new administration, has made combating fraud, waste, and abuse a top priority—bringing the durable...