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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
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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
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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,
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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
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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
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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