Ober|Kaler Launches "Medicareforgeeks.com"June 2010 Blog focuses on current Medicare enrollment and PECOS issuesBaltimore MD, June 22, 2010 – The law firm of Ober|Kaler announced today the launch of its health law blog, Medicareforgeeks.com. The blog, written by Ober|Kaler principal Donna Senft, focuses on Medicare enrollment issues, a topic that has become increasingly significant in light of efforts over the recent past to combat fraud and abuse and to ensure that only qualified providers and suppliers are enrolled in Medicare. The blog will provide information relating to the requirements and new initiatives with respect to PECOS (Provider Enrollment, Chain, and Ownership System), the national electronic database for recording and retaining data on Medicare-enrolled providers and suppliers. Medicareforgeeks.com will be a comprehensive, easy to digest online resource that focuses exclusively on these important enrollment and compliance issues. Though health care providers and suppliers of all types will find the information timely and valuable, the blog is directed primarily toward lawyers, accountants, consultants and others (the Medicare "geeks" referred to by the blog's title) who must advise their clients on these complex and constantly evolving regulations. "Inquiries concerning Medicare enrollment issues, including delays in enrollment and subsequent lost revenue, deactivations and revocations, have skyrocketed," notes Donna Senft, blog author and principal in Ober|Kaler's Health Law Group. "Failure to address even the most basic enrollment criteria can lead to serious consequences for physicians and other providers/suppliers. Some may even find themselves out of business if they fail to comply." "Donna is on the front lines of Medicare enrollment matters, working daily with enrollment contractors, regional office staff, CMS provider and supplier enrollment staff and contractor liaisons," said Sandy Teplitzky, co-chair of Ober|Kaler's Health Law Group. "Her blog will be incredibly valuable to professionals across the country who need fast and accurate information on the issues confronting their health care clients." Donna Senft's practice focuses on health care transactions and regulatory matters. She represents various providers, including hospitals, nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, home health agencies, hospices, adult day care centers, rehabilitation agencies, physician and multi-specialty group practices, and DMEPOS suppliers, in Medicare and Medicaid certification and compliance issues, billing and reimbursement, and state licensure. Prior to joining Ober|Kaler, she spent over 20 years working as a licensed physical therapist. About Ober|Kaler |
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