Stand Up for Homecare at Medtrade Spring

February 27, 2017
WASHINGTON, DC – The Stand Up for Homecare Reception/Fundraiser is scheduled for Tuesday, Feb 28, from 5:30-7:00 pm, at the South Seas Ballroom F in the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. Individual tickets ($150) are still available. &nb

Dare to Be Optimistic

February 20, 2017
LAS VEGAS – It’s true that many HME providers think about attending Medtrade Spring in Las Vegas or Medtrade in Atlanta, long before they ever finally attend. I have heard the stories, and the ending is just about always the same. They say, “I

Cautious Optimism Reigns as Tom Price is Confirmed New HHS Secretary

February 13, 2017
WASHINGTON, DC – Rep Tom Price, M.D. (R-Ga) has been confirmed as the next Secretary of Health and Human Services by a Senate vote of 52-47. AAHomecare president Tom Ryan released a statement immediately following the confirmation, saying that, 

Dr. Price Will Find a Way

February 13, 2017
BIRMINGHAM, AL – As one familiar with the history of the Medicare program (as an early provider and now a beneficiary and association manager), I am convinced beyond any doubt that the HME industry hit rock bottom in 2016 and has begun a move t

2017 – The Year of Opportunity

February 6, 2017
EXETER, PA – Regardless of your personal politics, last year ended on a positive note for the industry with passage of the 21st Century CURES bill that included six months of retroactive competitive bidding relief in non-bid/rural areas, and an

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