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AAHomecare in Action – Industry Groups Join Forces to Honor HME Providers During Homecare Month
November 17, 2014
WASHINGTON, DC – In honor of Homecare month in November, People for Quality Care (PFQC) and Save My Medical Supplies (SMMS) have come together to spread the word about the positive impact of home medical equipment (HME). From helping patients l
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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,