CMS has updated its JW and JZ modifier FAQs for additional clarity on billing with these modifiers. FAQ #6 virtually excludes those that bill the DME program. The applicable DME policy articles (EIP, IVIg and nebulizer) state that “The JW and JZ modifiers are not required for drugs dispensed by the supplier and self-administered by the patient or caregiver in the patient’s...

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The National Home Infusion Foundation’s (NHIF) Status at Discharge Benchmarking initiative is based on the need for research that evaluates the safety of home infusion services and aims to understand why patients discontinue their home infusion service. The goals of the program include obtaining data on the percentage of patients who complete their home infusion medication therapy and...

NHIA has released a draft practice standard that describes situations that may require the use of electronic mechanical pumps to minimize adverse reactions and promote adherence to infusion therapies administered in the home. NHIA practice standards represent a consensus of professional judgment, expert opinion, and documented evidence and are meant to provide guidance and...

Home Medical Equipment (HME) plays a vital role in improving the quality of life for individuals with various medical conditions and disabilities. Whether you need a wheelchair, oxygen concentrator, or a hospital bed, acquiring the right HME is crucial. However, the question of how to pay for these essential devices often looms large. In this blog post, we'll explore the options of private...

The CMS Inflation Reduction Act on Conisurance for presciption drugs can be confusing. Here are 5 takeaways to help in understanding the changes.

Are you tired of the traditional paper faxing from your system? Introducing HDMS Cloud Faxing.

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) have responded to a May 2023 data breach in Progress Software’s MOVEit Transfer software on the corporate network of Maximus Federal Services, Inc. (Maximus), a contractor to the Medicare program, that involved Medicare beneficiaries’ personally identifiable information (PII) and/or protected health information (PHI).

The Preserving Patient Access to Home Infusion Act will protect the availability of home infusion benefits through Medicare. The act will set transparent rates of pharmacy services for home infusion therapy.  You can read more by clicking the link: https://nhia.org/bipartisan-legislation-would-improve-home-infusion-access-among-medicare-beneficiaries/