Audits Under Heavy Scrutiny

August 11, 2014
WASHINGTON, DC – The anecdotes are numerous, and AAHomecare is hard at work collecting stories about how audits have personally affected HME beneficiaries and providers. The information will be used to spread the word to regulatory agencies, in

You CAN Talk to Your Member of Congress

August 4, 2014
GRAND PRAIRIE, TX – We are asked almost daily by our industry’s legislative groups to contact our congressmen and women about the issues that affect our industry and our businesses. I respect our legislative leaders because they are tirel

Legislative Update – Contact Reps and Make Plans for Medtrade

August 4, 2014
WASHINGTON, DC – AAHomecare reps are reminding providers that Congressional representatives will be closer to home during the upcoming recess period from Aug 1 to Sept 8, an ideal opportunity to meet without coming to Washington, DC. Providers

August Recess is Great Time to Meet with Legislators

July 28, 2014
WATERLOO, IOWA – Congressional members are starting to recognize our industry challenges caused by overbearing audits and the competitive bidding program. After many years of fighting, it seems they are giving us a receptive ear thanks to our g

Pain at the Gas Pump

July 21, 2014
AMARILLO, TX – When the Middle East erupts, prices at the gas pump go up. The same is true when there is an oil rig explosion in the Gulf—or when a hurricane hits the coast. All of us feel the pain at the pump. The gas pump does not different

CMS Announces Competitive Bidding Recompete Plan

July 21, 2014
WASHINGTON, DC – CMS has announced plans to “recompete” the DME supplier contracts awarded in round two of the Medicare DMEPOS competitive bidding program. CMS is required by law to recompete contracts under the program at least once every