FORT COLLINS, CO – The HME world is gradually feeling the demand of the much-hyped baby boom generation, while at the same time being relentlessly squeezed by the government via reimbursement reductions and audits. It’s maddening, and I hear the

WASHINGTON, DC – To give HME providers the best opportunity to participate in major data collection initiatives, AAHomecare is extending the deadlines for its Industry Cost Survey and for the 2Q 2016 data submission round for the HME Audit

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

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

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

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�