A new 36-month rental period can begin only in the following situations: After the five year reasonable useful lifetime (“RUL”) of the oxygen...
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AAHomecare In Action; Total Providers; MedPAC; Washington Legislative Conference
More Than 9,000 DME Providers Nationwide WASHINGTON, D.C. - AAHomecare’s quarterly supplier number tracking sheet is now available with July 2022...
Stakeholders Prepare for NCD Action on Seat Elevation and Standing Systems
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Mobility stakeholders and patient group leaders are preparing for an expected opening of the National Coverage Determination (NCD) for seat elevation and standing systems for power wheelchairs. AAHomecare is working with the ITEM Coalition to prepare to publicize the NCD and help generate a strong public comment response from the HME community, mobility device users, and other interested groups.
Baird: Latest On Loan Closets
AMARILLO, TX - A “loan closet” is also known as a “stock and bill”...which is also known as a “consignment closet.” A DME supplier can set up a loan...
Medtrade East Set For Finale
ATLANTA – While there is justifiable excitement about Medtrade 2023 in Dallas, it should also be said that organizers are not taking their eyes off...
News: Grau; BOC Award; Pride VP
Grau Set For NCART Post AMHERST, N.Y. - The National Coalition For Assistive & Rehab Technology (NCART) Board of Directors has tapped August 1...
Advocacy: Easier Than You Think
CALABASAS, CA – David Siegel has seen a lot of change during his two decades in the HME industry. Now after 20 years in business, the CEO of...
Medicare Fraud: An Insider’s View
PLAINVIEW, N.Y. - In a conspiracy that prompted a national investigation like ‘Operation Brace Yourself’, the amount of evidence collected against...
AAHomecare In Action – Fee Schedule; Oxygen NCD And More
DME Proposals in CY 2023 Physician Fee Schedule CMS recently published the CY 2023 Physician Fee Schedule proposed rule. The rule includes several...
DOJ/OIG Lessons for DME Suppliers
Here is a summary of Department of Justice (“DOJ”) and Office of Inspector General (“OIG”) Press Releases from May 23, 2022 to July 1, 2022: OIG –...