Re: Clarity
Glenn
Description
Collection
Title:
Re: Clarity
Creator:
Glenn
Date:
1/17/2012
Text:
If you have first-hand knowledge of this, and can provide copies of
the documents, you should file a complaint with CMS and OIG.
Additionally, anyone aware of this practice in a state having
licensure should report individual incidents to the license board.
Most board do not have authority to go fishing for wrong-doers.
They can, at best, respond to filed complaints.
Morris Gallo, LPO
On 1/17/12, Precision Medical < <Email Address Redacted> > wrote:
> I would like to know if any of you have another view regarding mail order
> companies that are now faxing in prescription requests to physicians and
> then mailing Spinal Braces to beneficiaries. It is my understanding that the
> HCPCS codes include fitting and adjustment. When these companies are
> allowed to reduce their overhead by not providing the service that the code
> requires. They in turn run Internet Specials that have now been viewed as
> a true market price from the OIG and HHS. Your thoughts? Are any State
> Boards taking a look at these companies?
>
> Carey Jinright, LO, ATP,MSM
>
>
the documents, you should file a complaint with CMS and OIG.
Additionally, anyone aware of this practice in a state having
licensure should report individual incidents to the license board.
Most board do not have authority to go fishing for wrong-doers.
They can, at best, respond to filed complaints.
Morris Gallo, LPO
On 1/17/12, Precision Medical < <Email Address Redacted> > wrote:
> I would like to know if any of you have another view regarding mail order
> companies that are now faxing in prescription requests to physicians and
> then mailing Spinal Braces to beneficiaries. It is my understanding that the
> HCPCS codes include fitting and adjustment. When these companies are
> allowed to reduce their overhead by not providing the service that the code
> requires. They in turn run Internet Specials that have now been viewed as
> a true market price from the OIG and HHS. Your thoughts? Are any State
> Boards taking a look at these companies?
>
> Carey Jinright, LO, ATP,MSM
>
>
Citation
Glenn, “Re: Clarity,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed December 26, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/233239.
