Cost Study Survey and Audit Key Need Data by Aug 5

August 1, 2016
WASHINGTON, DC – AAHomecare has extended the deadline for the Cost Study Analysis to August 5. The association needs a mix of large and small suppliers to provide a representative picture of cost throughout the industry. The amount of time need

Are You in Business or Are You in Healthcare?

July 25, 2016
STILLWATER, MN – My name is Jim Schafhauser, and 11 years ago, after nearly 30 years in the restaurant and automotive service industry, I joined Rose Schafhauser fulltime at Association Management LLC, managing and administering associations an

DME Cost Analysis Survey Open to All Suppliers, Data Will Determine True Cost of Providing DME

July 25, 2016
WASHINGTON, DC – AAHomecare is urging all suppliers to submit their data for the DME Industry Cost Analysis Study, which will determine the true cost of providing HME in multiple categories under threat by competitive bidding. There is no cost

A Few Comments on the Recompete and a New Proposed Rule that May Affect the Future of the Bidding Program

July 18, 2016
WATERLOO, IA – Last week, I offered some thoughts and analysis relative to the July 1 phase-in of the lower regional and rural payments based on recent bid rounds.  I commented that, as of July 1, the industry is incurring a “double whammy�

Competitive Bidding Rural Relief Bill Stalls in Senate

July 18, 2016
WASHINGTON, DC – AAHomecare received confirmation last week that H.R. 5210, the Patient Access to Durable Medical Equipment Act, did not successfully clear the Senate before adjournment thanks to a hold placed by an unidentified Senator. This m

Help AAHomecare Move Competitive Bidding Rural Relief Across the Finish Line

July 11, 2016
WASHINGTON, DC – With last week’s passage of H.R. 5210, the House and Senate have now both demonstrated that they understand the need to pause the latest cuts for rural HME providers.   Getting these bills passed in a challenging environ