decisionhealth Newsletters, Coder Pink Sheets - 2007 Issue 2 (February)
OIG is paying close attention to your ‘stock & bill' DME deals
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Article Overview
This article explains why certain physician practice and supplier arrangements involving durable medical equipment are drawing attention from the HHS Office of Inspector General. It focuses on compliance concerns, fraud-and-abuse risk, and general safeguards discussed by industry experts and attorneys. The piece is aimed at orthopedic practices, DME suppliers, compliance staff, and anyone involved in referral-sensitive business relationships.
Why This Topic Matters
These arrangements can create legal and compliance exposure for practices and suppliers if compensation, space use, or referral relationships are viewed as improper. Understanding the general enforcement environment helps organizations reduce risk and recognize when outside review may be warranted.
What You Will Learn
- Why certain physician-supplier DME relationships attract regulatory scrutiny
- What broad compliance issues are associated with stock-and-bill arrangements
- How fraud and abuse enforcement affects orthopedic practices and suppliers
- What general safeguards are discussed for reducing risk in supplier relationships
Who Should Read This
- Orthopedic practices
- Durable medical equipment suppliers
- Healthcare compliance professionals
- Physician practice administrators
- Healthcare attorneys
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