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Friday, March 4, 2016

Judge Allows H-Wave Manufacturer to Proceed with Lawsuit Against SCIF, EK Health

  • By Greg Jones
  • State: California
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Dave Vaverka Nov 3, 2016 a 7:58 am PDT

About time!

KURT HOFFMAN Nov 3, 2016 a 7:58 am PDT

It's time for the heads to roll... Crush them like bugs...

Frank Huljev Nov 3, 2016 a 7:58 am PDT

SCIF a bad actor again...shocking

John De Vasure Nov 3, 2016 a 7:58 am PDT

Since 1989, I've not see a TENS Unit/HWAVE reduce the use of opiates. What about those that were sent to IMR for a Final Determination? How many HWAVE units did IMR state were not medically necessary?

Anonymous Nov 3, 2016 a 7:58 am PDT

Haaaa haaaaaaaa. Haaaaaaaaaa. You couldn't be connected to a payer, could you. Way to go. Try to find a way to justify illegal activity. As long as it is a payer it's fine, right??

Matthew Rose Nov 3, 2016 a 7:58 am PDT

It must be difficult to see anything at all with your eyes closed, yes? And for IMR, I think we can all agree that at best one cannot rest one's laurels on a system flawed at its core. It may be time to open your eyes as if for the first time to see that those who have employed you for nearly 20 years do so at the willful harm and malicious negligence of those they are constitutionally charged to provide care.

Jerry Wells Nov 3, 2016 a 7:58 am PDT

I'd love to see a double blind study to test the efficacy of the H Wave. Call me a skeptic.

Anonymous Nov 3, 2016 a 7:58 am PDT

Go on pub med, you will find them.

Anonymous Nov 3, 2016 a 7:58 am PDT

I remember H-Wave when I first came into the industry. Everyone used to get one that went to one of many applicant doctors from the 90's. I've been told it's basically a Tens Unit that operates at a slightly higher frequency. Granted there may be more too it but that's the gist of it. I've confirmed this with several lien collectors of the day but they admittedly are no experts. They had an agreement with some carrier to pay about $435.00 for the unit and then they would go away. There liens used to be attached to just about every file I saw from the LA area and beyond.

It's further my understanding that ACOEM and present UR standards only allow for a Tens Unit for about 30 days and only provided for a rental. Even if the rental was approved H-Wave would show up with a bill to purchase. They would routinely go beyond the 30 day rental and insist the carrier buy it as they don't do rentals. They would never accept fee schedule for the rental period under OMFS.

If my opinion is correct what would we call such a vendor? I personally call them, "Predatory DME Providers." They well above what is authorized.

Now they claim a policy was put in place to deny their services. If they were only requesting purchases then those wouldn't get authorized under the guidelines I used to deal with and only a 30 day rental would be approved. After that period it's my understanding the unit as a Tens would be of little value.

Just my opinion.

Anonymous Nov 3, 2016 a 7:58 am PDT

Cure. You have a short memory. And are pretty much just a hater. You will see what happens once this goes to jury trial. Also your analysis and opinions are quite elementary.

Anonymous Nov 3, 2016 a 7:58 am PDT

To Anonymous: I enjoy your comments. I don't know much about the case against SCIF and EK Health besides the allegations. Having dealt with SCIF in the past it wouldn't be a surprise if a jury couldn't be led to believe these allegations. However, what a jury is sold on and what actually happened are sometimes two different things. As for H-Wave their business practices in my opinion follow what I've presented. It isn't a complex business plan and of course as Sherlock Holmes would say, "It's elementary". My sincerest regards. Hopefully, both defendants have retained outside counsel. As for H-Wave there's nothing special about them that I've been presented. Considering all the negative applicant news coming out of Pacific Hospital and Dr. Sobol I doubt this bump in the road for the defendants will be much of a blow even if they lose the case. Without H-Waves aggressive marketing in place how will they survive in a UR world. Could this be their last harrah? Let's see what the future brings. Best wishes. The Cure.

Anonymous Nov 3, 2016 a 7:58 am PDT

One other comment anonymous: You have got to be one of H-Waves collectors? Is that you Chris? Are you still at H-Wave? Please try to keep some level of professionalism. Referring to people as, "hater" doesn't give much to your credibility and doesn't show professionalism. We are all entitled to our opinions. Think of it this way lets say H-Wave prevails and 5000 of there units were denied under this alleged policy. $5000 x $400 = $2,000,000.00 of those 5000 upon re-review lets say 100 should have been approved for purchase and another 1000 for 30 day rentals. Let's face it actual damages probably won't be that high if all of the denials are re-reviewed. H-Wave makes there money on sales not rentals. They don't want those units back. If damages aren't that much well how much can they hit them with punitive damages? I would think the greatest expense after all of the appeals are done will the attorney fee's. By the time this is all said and done it will be about 5 years or more.

Anonymous Nov 3, 2016 a 7:58 am PDT

No Richard, its not Chris. But I know someone from our office has invited you in before. You should take them up on it. Get educated before you speak on subjects you seem to know nothing about. And what your stating borders slander not opinion. Have a great week

Anonymous Nov 3, 2016 a 7:58 am PDT

;)

Alexander Zaks Nov 3, 2016 a 7:58 am PDT

Just heard SCIF is about to get another black eye in a big case. One thing you can be sure of; they sure know how to pick bad cases to prosecute.

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