Removal of CMNs; Porter Launch; ADMEA Meeting

May 6, 2022
WASHINGTON, DC – In last week’s edition of MLN Connects, CMS announced that certificates of medical necessity (CMNs) and DME information forms (DIFs) will be eliminated starting with claims with a date of service on or after 1/1/23. In the a

New York Suppliers: Take Action For Rate Stability

April 30, 2022
ALBANY, NY – AAHomecare is working with NEMEP on legislative efforts to pass rate floor bills in the New York legislature that would require Medicaid MCOs to pay at least 100% of the state Medicaid fee schedule. The bills are now under consider

Success On HR 6641 Could Have Wide-Ranging Impacts For DME Reimbursement

April 29, 2022
WASHINGTON, DC – Fighting for sustainable reimbursement rates from Medicare and other major payers is a top priority for AAHomecare. Without reimbursement rates that take into account higher prices for products and other increased operational c

Illinois Exempts Breast Pumps From Sales Tax

April 15, 2022
SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois General Assembly passed SB157, a budget implementation bill which includes language exempting breast pumps and related supplies from sales tax effective July 1, 2022. The legislation is now headed to Governor JB

Medtrade Memories, Medtrade Future

April 14, 2022
PHOENIX – After a long, cold, and snowy winter here in northern Minnesota, Jim and I were looking forward to making the trek to the warmth of Phoenix and Medtrade West to see old friends and make new ones. As the folks normally “in charge

Bold Decisions And Strong Opinions

April 8, 2022
PHOENIX – At most Medtrades, I speak with a lot of people. I ask questions, search for opinions, and look for any and all reactions to hot topics. Honesty is the goal and negative reactions are welcome. At last week’s Medtrade West in Phoenix, th