AANA Lab Course 907-Arthroscopic/Open Strategies - Hip Preservation-Non-CME_ Optimizing Practice Reimbursement Through DME Management and Hip Bracing with Breg, Inc.

Non-CME_ Optimizing Practice Reimbursement Through DME Management and Hip Bracing with Breg, Inc.

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The presentation focuses on Bragg, an orthopedic product company specializing in cold therapy and orthopedic bracing, particularly post-operative hip braces. Bragg Impact, a division of clinically trained consultants, supports healthcare facilities in integrating bracing programs into their practices, emphasizing business models for bracing including in-house, stock-and-bill, and outsourced supply. The in-house bracing program is highlighted as the most beneficial model, offering seamless patient care, higher compliance, improved outcomes, and significant revenue generation—averaging $46,000 profit per physician annually. Successful implementation requires detailed processes, provider education, compliance with Medicare documentation and billing regulations, and effective communication among clinical and billing teams. Challenges include navigating complex insurance coverage, documentation requirements, and maintaining audit readiness. Addressing myths, the presenters clarify that physicians can legitimately bill for DME within their practice without violating regulations, and that in-house programs offer better control over patient care versus outsourcing. The speakers stress the importance of treating DME as an ancillary business unit, ensuring accountability, and embracing the profitability and clinical benefits of in-house bracing services. The session concludes with an encouragement to adopt comprehensive, compliant bracing programs to enhance patient experience, clinical outcomes, and financial performance within orthopedic and rehabilitation practices.

Keywords

Bragg

orthopedic bracing

cold therapy

post-operative hip braces

in-house bracing program

DME billing

compliance and documentation

healthcare revenue generation