FODAC Pitching in Toward Disaster Relief – Accepting Donations at Medtrade

October 9, 2017
ATLANTA – Friends of Disabled Adults and Children’s (FODAC – Booth #760 at Medtrade) mission is to collect gently used and new home medical equipment (HME) and supplies to enhance the quality of life of people of all ages who have any type

Moving Forward – Commentary from Tom Ryan, President of AAHomecare

October 9, 2017
WASHINGTON, DC – Over the past few days, I’ve heard from several individuals at AAHomecare member companies and state/regional associations who are looking for perspective on what last week’s surprising resignation of HHS Secretary Tom Pric

AAHomecare Releases Advance Highlights of HME Access Survey

October 2, 2017
WASHINGTON, DC – While the full report is still being finalized, healthcare research firm Dobson DaVanzo has put together a 2-page summary of report highlights, including findings that demonstrate a high level of frustration among the 358 cas

Unsustainable HME Reimbursement Rates Add to the Challenge of Responding to Emergencies

October 2, 2017
WASHINGTON, DC – Recent hurricane activity over the last few weeks has given HME providers the opportunity to once again demonstrate exceptional dedication to their patients.  Many HME personnel have had to deal with damage to their own homes,

Help Build Support for Congressional Sign-On Letter on Pending Rural Relief IFR

September 25, 2017
WASHINGTON, DC – Rep. Cathy McMorris-Rodgers has released a Congressional sign-on letter to the director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), asking him to clear an HME-related Interim Final Rule (IFR) currently under review at OMB.

AAHomecare Continues to Work with CMS on Disaster-Related Policies

September 18, 2017
WASHINGTON, DC – CMS has issued blanket waivers for new physician’s orders, medical necessity documentation and face-to-face exams for replacement of equipment, accessories and supplies that were lost or damaged by recent hurricane activity a