Lincare is a respiratory therapy and home oxygen services company.
Implementation of the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008, reimbursement for home oxygen therapy.
CMS regulations concerning the DMEPOS Competitive Bidding program, inhalation drugs and sleep disorder therapies.
Public Law 111-148, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2009 - implementation issues related to reimbursement process and payment levels for Medicare home oxygen benefit. No specific bill - repeal the Medicare competitive acquisition program for durable medical equipment and prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) in a budget neutral manner.
Regulatory issues related to Medicare inhalation drug Therapies and oxygen reimbursement, provider enrollment standards, DME Competitive Bidding, CPAP coverage & reimbursement, program integrity.
H.R. 1041, Fairness in Medicare Bidding Act - competitive bidding.
Participated in discussions with HHS/CMS staff and congressional staff on audit activities and prospective payment reforms affecting DME suppliers.
P.L. 112-240, the American Taxpayer Relief Act of  2012 - Potential offsets to nullify Medicare physician payment cuts related to respiratory therapy services.
MMM - Medicare/Medicaid
136 - Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) 34 - Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS) 2 - HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 1 - SENATE
TARPLIN STRATEGIES LLC
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RICHARD JOSEPH TARPLIN (and Families.)
and Families.