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A Little Optimism for 2018
December 17, 2017
FORT COLLINS, CO – When I chat with young-ish HME providers, I usually ask: What advice would you give to young people pondering the industry as a career? Chances are about even that the answer will be “run screaming” or “this is a great indu
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Survey: Medicare Beneficiaries Reporting Problems Getting HME
December 16, 2017
WATERLOO, IA – In a nationwide survey, more than half of Medicare beneficiaries reported problems obtaining medically needed HME such as oxygen and wheelchairs under Medicare’s Competitive Bidding program. For years, clinicians and case manag
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More Co-Sponsors Sought for H.R. 4229; New Messaging Resource Available for Outreach to Legislators Representing Urban/CB Areas
December 16, 2017
WASHINGTON, DC – Thanks to the persistent efforts of AAHomecare members, state/regional HME associations, and other major stakeholder groups, co-sponsor rolls for H.R. 4229 have increased to 90 members of the House from 33 states—Ohio leads t
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Are Your Reps on Board for H.R. 4229? Ask Them to Weigh in on IFR
December 10, 2017
WASHINGTON, DC – The Interim Final Rule (IFR) titled “Durable Medical Equipment Fee Schedule, Adjustments to Resume the Transitional 50/50 Blended Rates to Provide Relief in Non-Competitive Bidding Areas” remains at the Office of Management
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Strengthening Relationships Throughout Capitol Hill
December 10, 2017
WASHINGTON, DC – Relationships matter! Following this very simple concept will help us be more successful with our advocacy efforts with our elected officials. AAHomecare’s State Leaders Council is working with state and regional HME associ
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CMS Begins Process of Implementing CURES Medicaid Provisions
December 3, 2017
WASHINGTON, DC – As mandated in the December 2016 CURES bill, federal Medicaid reimbursement to states for home medical equipment cannot exceed what Medicare would have allowed for these items beginning on Jan 1, 2018. Since the start of this y