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                     A/R Allegiance Eyes Medtrade Spring
November 17, 2014
                     
                        OVERLAND PARK, KS – When providers asked for new private pay billing/collections solutions at last month’s Medtrade, Bruce Gehring went heavy on the show and light on the tell. As a result, the on-screen demonstrations at the A/R Allegiance Group                     
					                   
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                     The Scariest Part of Being a Caregiver
November 10, 2014
                     
                        KNOXVILLE, TN – As we celebrate Homecare Month and National Family Caregivers Month, it is important that we recognize the important role we play in the HME Industry. As suppliers, we have a unique opportunity to make an impact not only on the                      
					                   
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                     AAHomecare in Action – Final Rule Deciphered
November 10, 2014
                     
                        WASHINGTON, DC – Upon initial review, the final rule just released by CMS, 1614-F, Medicare Program: End-Stage Renal Disease Prospective Payment System, Quality Incentive Program, and Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Suppl                     
					                   
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                     Rock Solid Medtrade for Motivated Providers
November 3, 2014
                     
                        BETHESDA, MD – Much of Medtrade was reassuringly familiar this year, but regular attendees probably noticed a few new things. For example, last month’s show resided in a new section of the Georgia World Congress Center—Hall C to be exact. I                     
					                   
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                     AAHomecare in Action – Final Rule, Stand Up, and Appeals Backlog
November 3, 2014
                     
                        WASHINGTON, DC – CMS intends to use single payment amounts (SPAs) from the competitive bidding program to adjust Medicare payment rates in areas outside the competitive bidding areas (CBAs). CMS made its intent known via final rule CMS-1614-F,                      
					                   
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                     Ryan Rallies Medtrade Attendees at AAHomecare Update
October 27, 2014
                     
                        ATLANTA – Medtrade attendees turned out in force on day two of the nation’s premiere HME event to hear the American Association for Homecare (AAHomecare) Update. “I’ve been beat up, but I believe we can win this thing,” said Tom Ryan, presi