California Democrats Pitch Wage Hike For Health Workers
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
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
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
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
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.
AAHomecare In Action – ALJ Ruling And More
WASHINGTON, D.C. - A recent Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) ruling overturned 100% of disputed claims stemming from a May 2021 HHS Office on Inspector General (OIG) report of non-invasive ventilators supplied by Viemed.