AAHomecare Extends Data Submission Deadline for Audit Key to Feb 10

February 6, 2017
WASHINGTON, DC – Participation in the Audit Key Survey is vital to ensure that AAHomecare is able to accurately reflect the industry’s experience with Medicare audit contractors and make the case for much-needed audit reform. AAHomecare w

HME Audit Key 4th Quarter 2016 Data Submission Round Open Through Feb 3

January 30, 2017
WASHINGTONG, DC – AAHomecare officials are urging providers to participate in the latest round of data submission to make a stronger case for audit reform. Even if you didn’t participate in the earlier data submission rounds, you can still ta

Medtrade Spring is Worth the Time and Money

January 30, 2017
LAS VEGAS – It’s late January, the New England Patriots are once again preparing for a trip to the Super Bowl, and providers across the country are considering their attendance at Medtrade Spring. With significant reimbursement pressures cont

What’s Next

January 23, 2017
WASHINGTON, DC – As we start the New Year, with a new Congress just getting settled in and a new Presidential Administration beginning in just a couple days, AAHomecare has hit the ground running to ensure we can build on last year’s legislat

AAHomecare in Action – Continuous Glucose Monitors Will Be Classified as DME

January 23, 2017
WASHINGTON, DC – Last week, CMS announced the determination to classify continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems as DME under Part B. CGM is a small device that continuously measures glucose levels. In order for a medical device to be classi

AAHomecare in Action – DME MACs Announce Revisions to Format of LCDs

January 16, 2017
WASHINGTON, DC – Last week the DME MACs announced that the Documentation Requirements section of the Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) will be revised. Currently, the Documentation Requirements section has a “Policy Specific Documentation