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NY Court Rules Board Had Authority to Remove Chiropractor who Admitted Kickbacks

The New York State Workers’ Compensation Board acted within its authority when it barred a chiropractor accused of taking kickbacks from treating injured workers, a state appellate court ruled Thursday. The Third Department of the Appellate Division affirmed the dismissal …

Not All Equipment is Alike: The Need for Expertise in DME

Part II: Counting the Cost; Containing the Cost – The Importance of Transparency in DME In part one of this series, we addressed the importance of having a certified Assistive Technology Professional who has special experience and knowledge in the …

Not All Equipment is Alike: The Need for Expertise in DME

Part One: Knowledge is Key in DME – The role of the ATP Assistive Technology Professional There is a growing trend in the workers’ compensation industry for carriers and excess carriers to contract with network services providers, under the belief …

Maximize the Effectiveness of Your DME Bill Review Process

Decoding DME Wheelchairs, crutches, canes, compression sleeves, slings, electrodes and orthotics—these and other durable medical equipment (DME) are regularly prescribed by doctors to help injured workers manage their injuries. However, with a wide variety of makes and models available, many …