AAHomecare in Action – CMS Releases Annual ESRD Proposed Rule

July 6, 2015
WASHINGTON, DC – This time last year, CMS used their annual proposed rule on end stage renal disease payments to also announce their intent to adjust Medicare payment rates in areas outside the competitive bidding areas. Commonly referred to as

AAHomecare in Action – Tell Congress About CB Rates in Rural Areas

June 29, 2015
WASHINGTON, DC – Addressing CMS’ plan to apply competitive bidding-derived rates to non-competitive bidding areas, due to take effect in January of 2016, remains a top priority for the Association. 

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AAHomecare in Action – CMS Paid $1.3 Billion to Settle Hospital Claims

June 22, 2015
WASHINGTON, DC – In a settlement agreement with 1,900 hospitals, CMS paid $1.3 billion to settle about 300,000 hospital claims stuck in the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Medicare Hearings and Appeals (OMHA). The settle

AAHomecare in Action – Supporting Complex Rehab Users on Capitol Hill

June 15, 2015
WASHINGTON, DC – Several AAHomecare staff members participated in last week’s Roll on Capitol Hill, United Spinal Association’s annual legislative advocacy event that addresses issues that impact the health, independence and quality of

Once More Unto the Breach, Dear Friends

June 8, 2015
WATERLOO, IA – “Once more unto the breach” is from the ‘Cry God for Harry, England, and Saint George!’ speech of Shakespeare’s Henry V, Act III, 1598. However, its simple meaning to us in the DMEPOS industry this day is qu

AAHomecare Comments on Proposed Health IT and EHR Regulations

June 8, 2015
WASHINGTON, DC – On May 29, 2015, AAHomcare submitted comments on the Proposed Rule by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) titled, 2015 Edition Health Information Technology (Health IT) Certification Criteria, 2015 Edition Base El