How does medicare reimbursement work? Can the patient be reimbursed directly?


Posted February 21st, 2009 by admin 2 Comments »
medical supply
dalesutaria asked:


I’m a newbie to Medicare and how exactly it works. Are only medical providers like hospitals or medical suppliers reimbursed, or are patients ever directly reimbursed by Medicare if they provide an itemized receipt for medical supplies that are covered?

Can anyone recommend a guide/website/book to learn more about this?

Thinking of buying a medical supply business. Owners claim Medicare has audited for fraud. How to confirm?


Posted January 19th, 2009 by admin 2 Comments »
medical supply
jsho12 asked:


My brother is thinking of buying a medical supply business (wheelchairs, medical equipment, etc.) The vast majority of revenue comes through Medicare reimbursement. I’m concerned about the potential that much of their reported revenue is due to fraud. I don’t necessarily have a basis for this but just want to make sure. Anyone know where my brother can go to confirm that this audit happened. I don’t want to trust any documentation provided by the current owners.

Thanks.