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                     Legislative Update – Shutdown, Default, and HR 1717

October 21, 2013
                     
                        WASHINGTON, DC – The shutdown is over and a budget crisis has been averted thanks to an agreement to extend federal borrowing power. Within the prism of the industry, the battle to replace competitive bidding with the market pricing program con                     
					                   
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                     Enthusiasm Reigns at Medtrade
October 14, 2013
                     
                        ORLANDO, FL – During my first Medtrade as president and CEO of the American Association for Homecare (AAHomecare), I heard from exhibitors and speakers that the people who came to their booths or educational sessions were fully engaged. They we                     
					                   
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                     Legislative Update – HR 1717 Hits 157 Cosponsors
October 7, 2013
                     
                        WASHINGTON, DC – The federal government is still in shutdown mode, but HR 1717, the bill to replace competitive bidding with the market pricing program, remains in play with 157 cosponsors. Despite the shutdown, AAHomecare officials are urging prov                     
					                   
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                     Join AAHomecare at Medtrade for the Washington Update on Oct 8
October 7, 2013
                     
                        ORLANDO, FL – The AAHomecare Legislative Update is scheduled to kick off Medtrade tomorrow at 8:00 a.m. in Room W204 (A/B/C). AAHomecare’s team of legislative and regulatory experts will talk about competitive bidding, the audit crisis, and m                     
					                   
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                     Our Success is Your Success
October 7, 2013
                     
                        ORLANDO, FL – When I look around the magnificent Orange County Convention Center here in Orlando, Fla, I can’t help but marvel at the ingenuity, drive, and hard work on display. While I have seen countless trade shows, it’s still impressive to                      
					                   
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                     Consumers Speaking out for Access to Equipment and Services
September 30, 2013
                     
                        JACKSON HEIGHTS, NY – As grassrooters in a consumer organization with a strong focus on access to medical equipment, we hear too many demoralizing stories where people with disabilities have been denied access to vital equipment. It seems like