Future Glucose Monitor LCD and PA Effective April 16, 2023

March 4, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Last week, the DME MACs released the updated LCD and Policy Article (PA) for Glucose Monitors.

California Democrats Pitch Wage Hike For Health Workers

February 18, 2023

SACRAMENTO - As reported in the Los Angeles Times and elsewhere, Democratic state lawmakers recently introduced legislation to mandate a $25 minimum wage for health workers.

CMS Proposes Medicare Coverage For Seat Elevation Systems

February 18, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. - CMS has released a proposed National Coverage Determination (NCD) decision to offer coverage for power seat elevation systems on certain power wheelchairs to Medicare beneficiaries.

Public Health Emergency Set To End On May 11

February 17, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Biden administration recently announced plans to conclude the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) on May 11, 2023.

AAHomecare In Action: CRT And More

February 11, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. - PAMES and Washington mobility suppliers are working closely with patient advocates to build support for legislation to create a sales and use tax exemption for Complex Rehab Technology (CRT) products in the state.

Media Bolsters Virginia Rate Stability Legislation Effort

February 11, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. - AAHomecare and ACMESA are working to advance legislation in Virginia that will set DME Medicaid rates at 100% of Medicare rural rates to help cover supplier costs and bring suppliers back to the market.