decisionhealth Newsletters, Answer Books - 2009 Issue 3 (March)
Durable Medical Equipment / Double-check DME joint ventures
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Article Overview
This piece explains how OIG views certain durable medical equipment joint ventures and why these arrangements can raise fraud and abuse concerns. It is aimed at providers, physicians, compliance staff, and business partners evaluating DME collaborations, and it focuses on broad areas of OIG concern, compliance considerations, and questions to consider before entering an agreement.
Why This Topic Matters
DME business arrangements can create significant fraud and abuse exposure when referral relationships and ownership interests overlap. Understanding the general compliance concerns helps organizations assess whether a proposed venture may be problematic before contracts are signed.
What You Will Learn
- The general compliance risks OIG associates with certain DME joint ventures.
- The broad categories of issues OIG highlights when reviewing potentially questionable business arrangements.
- The types of pre-contract considerations providers may want to review when evaluating a DME partnership.
- The importance of compliance planning in new business arrangements.
Who Should Read This
- Physicians
- DME providers
- Compliance officers
- Medical practice administrators
- Healthcare attorneys
- Business development teams
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