Tag: Texas
Texas Medicaid responds to feedback, reduces severity of cuts
April 3, 2026Theresa Flaherty, Managing Editor
AUSTIN, Texas – After strong pushback, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will limit most rate adjustments for Medicaid to 5% or less – a huge improvement over the agency’s original proposal of cuts up to 85%, say HME providers.
At a hearing in November, about 50 stakeholders testified against the proposed cuts, which originally included18.66% to 39.47% for oxygen (depending on modality), 78.25% for pulse oximeters and 51.06% for adult formula.
“It...
Medline makes new investment in network of distribution centers
March 16, 2026HME News Staff
NORTHFIELD, Ill. – Medline plans to expand its national network of 45 distribution centers across the U.S. by constructing a new 1.2 million-square-foot distribution center in Midlothian, Texas. The distribution center is expected to be fully operational in the second quarter of 2027 and is the first new distribution center announced by Medline after its initial public offering (IPO) in December of last year. “Today we have more than 26 million square feet of warehouse space in the U.S.,...
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott strengthens fraud efforts
January 20, 2026HME News Staff
AUSTIN, Texas – Gov. Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) to launch investigations into potential Medicaid fraud in Texas to safeguard taxpayer funds, maintain access for eligible Texas and ensure efficient, high-quality health care delivery. “Texas provides critical health care services to children, pregnant women, the elderly...
Medicaid update from Texas: ‘No feasible way’ to survive proposed cuts
December 5, 2025Theresa Flaherty, Managing Editor
AUSTIN, Texas – Proposed Medicaid cuts of up to 85% by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) would destroy the state’s durable medical equipment (DME) infrastructure – and patient access along with it, say providers.
Proposed rates published in October include cuts of 18.66% to 39.47% for oxygen, depending on modality, 78.25% for pulse oximeters and 51.06% for...
Doctor must pay $26M for fraudulent scripts for braces
March 10, 2025HME News Staff
DALLAS – Attorney General Ken Paxton’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit has secured 10 years in federal prison and $26.6 million in restitution for Dr. David M. Young of Fredericksburg, Texas, who was sentenced for his role in a scheme to defraud government health care programs by prescribing DME and genetic tests without seeing treating patients. Young signed thousands of fraudulent prescriptions and medical records for unnecessary orthotic braces and cancer genetic testing for more than...
Rehab Medical expands in Texas
April 11, 2024HME News Staff
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Rehab Medical has opened a location in Dallas, its third in Texas. “This is an incredibly exciting opportunity for Rehab Medical's growth in the West Region,” said Kenneth Flaming, regional vice president of sales. “We have seen tremendous success in Texas since we entered the market a few years ago and have the same expectations in Dallas.” Rehab Medical has hired seven additional staff members to support the location in Dallas. Leading the...
Texas: Medicaid system glitches cause headaches
August 26, 2022Theresa Flaherty, Managing Editor
AUSTIN, Texas – Texas providers have been finding themselves at risk of getting disenrolled from the state Medicaid program dues to glitches in a new technology system, says Adrienne Trigg, chair of the legislative committee for TexMEP.
The glitches in the system, compounded by a guide manual that wasn’t updated, made it difficult, if not impossible, for providers to update their information.
“It’s just a bond,” she said. “You’re not having...
PHS gains ground in Texas
October 23, 2020Theresa Flaherty, Managing Editor
ROSEVILLE, Minn. - Pediatric Home Service has partnered with San Antonio-based Alliance Medical Supply to expand its presence in Texas, a state where pediatric care is a top priority, says CEO Cameo Zehnder.
“What we are really looking at is the presence of medical technology, what is the presence of home-based services for this unique population,” she said. “In Texas, they have great medical care, wonderful children's hospitals. We look to that as an important component...
DME owner sentenced in Medicaid fraud case
May 1, 2019HME News Staff
MCALLEN, Texas - Anna Ramirez-Ambriz, owner of Compassionate Medical Supply in Edinburg, Texas, has been sentenced to 78 months in jail and ordered to pay more than $3 million in restitution for fraudulently billing Texas Medicaid for incontinence supplies. From 2007 through 2013, Ramirez-Ambriz billed the Medicaid program for higher quantities and more costly incontinence supplies than were actually delivered to more than 100 beneficiaries. As a result, Texas Medicaid suffered a loss of $3.1 million.
NSM adds 10th branch in Texas
January 22, 2019HME News Staff
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - National Seating & Mobility has acquired First Care Medical Equipment in Fort Worth, Texas, further strengthening its growing presence in the state.
Formerly owned and operated by industry veteran Robby Halcomb, First Care Medical Equipment has served the Forth Worth area since 1998. Halcomb, along with his entire team of complex rehab professionals and ATP Ray Deshazer, will transition to the NSM team and continue to serve clients from the branch at 5470 E Loop 820 South.
With...