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Rural Rollout and Audits Dominate Discussion at AAHomecare Update
November 2, 2015
ATLANTA – If CMS has its way, rural providers will face a reimbursement reduction of up to 45% on January 1, 2016. The so-called “rural rollout” of competitive bidding is a major concern for Tom Ryan, president and CEO of AAHomecare, but it’s
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This Was Not Your Father’s Medtrade
November 2, 2015
AMARILLO, TX – I had the opportunity to attend Medtrade last week. At the beginning of two of the education programs I presented, I asked the question: “Those of you who have been coming to Medtrade for five years or less, raise your hand
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AAHomecare Highlights at Medtrade Plus Stand Up for Homecare
October 26, 2015
ATLANTA – The American Association for Homecare (AAHomecare) will have a large presence at Medtrade, set to begin today, Oct 26, and run through Oct 29. Check out the following AAHomecare events at Medtrade: • AAHomecare Washington Update: 8:
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Join Your Peers at Medtrade’s Premiere Networking Event
October 19, 2015
ATLANTA – I hope to see you at the upcoming Medtrade in Atlanta (Oct. 26-29). Medtrade is the premiere trade show for the HME community, providing unmatched educational and networking opportunities. A strong trade show is important to the
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Breakdown of CMS New Region and Rural Zip Codes Subject to Bidding Program Pricing
October 12, 2015
WASHINGTON, DC – Last Monday, CMS released the highly anticipated rural zip codes that will get a 10% adjustment to new bidding-derived fees that go into effect nationwide come this January. Following-up on its alert, AAHomecare examined h
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The Word from Witter
October 5, 2015
WASHINGTON, DC – In his six years with the American Association for Homecare (AAHomecare), Jay Witter has meticulously built relationships with members of Congress. Much of that relationship-building has involved educating lawmakers who often knew