About the Conference

Audits by oversight entities are nothing new to the DMEPOS industry. Having insight on the audit environment is critical for suppliers. The programs in this track are presented by industry experts and cover audits from both government as well as commercial payers. The programs will teach suppliers how to respond to the audit entities and steps they can take to reduce the risk that it will negatively impact a supplier’s operations. The programs will identity where auditors are focusing their efforts and what strategies a supplier can implement to counter negative audit findings.

The ability to run an effective business operation can have a strong impact on your financial bottom line. These sessions cover topics such as hiring and training, taking care of your customers, and how to prepare your business and staff for a successful future.

The legislative, regulatory, and legal track will provide detailed information on what is happening on Capitol Hill and with the regulatory agencies that impact the DMEPOS industry.   Attendees will learn from key industry advocates on how you can impact what happens in Congress and why you need to be involved.  The regulatory educational sessions will detail the issues and challenges that face our industry from CMS, the Office of Inspector General, the Department of Justice, and multiple CMS contractors. Plan to attend these key educational offerings to learn how federal regulatory agencies impact your business.

Laws affecting the HME industry continue to change. These programs will assist you in understanding how to successfully operate your business within legal guidelines. Learn about federal and state laws governing HME, as well as legislation that is coming down the road.

The 4 DME MACs will provide updates on the latest LCD and policy articles that have been revised. In addition, suppliers and other industry stakeholders will have the opportunity to hear any additional information from current TPE audits to prior approval information.

Are you interested in creating new business, reaching new markets and developing a more productive sales team? If so, make plans to attend the series of educational sessions presented in the Sales & Marketing track. Experts in this field will teach you how to effectively and efficiently sell and market your most important products and how to create new revenue sources for your business.

The HME industry is surrounded by third-party service vendors focused on process improvement, staff augmentation, enabling scalability, reducing costs, increasing sales, navigating complex regulatory issues, and more. This session track is comprised of services providers, highlighting the benefits of their solutions, and driving increased value for attendees.