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What AI and Industry Leaders Predict for HME's Future

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...

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What AI and Industry Leaders Predict for HME's Future

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...

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CMS Expands Access to Non-Invasive Ventilation for COPD Patients: What Suppliers Need to Know

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...

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Florida Becomes First State to Follow Medicare; Issues a Six-Month Moratorium on DMEPOS Suppliers Enrolling in Medicaid

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...

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Trump Administration Announces Nationwide DMEPOS Enrollment Moratorium

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...

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CMS Updates to Master List, F2F/WOPD List, and Required Prior Authorization

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...

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CMS Announces New Site Inspection Contractors

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...

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New Billing Modifiers Required for Lymphedema Compression, Pneumatic Compression, and Ventilator Equipment and Supplies

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...

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Navigating DMEPOS Appeals Processes: A Strategic Guide for Providers

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...

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What Do CMS' Fraud Efforts Mean for DME?

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...

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Understanding DMEPOS Audits Best Practices

In today's healthcare environment, understanding the nuances of durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) audits is crucial for ensuring compliance and maintaining the financial health of your practice. A small oversight...

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