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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
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Legislative/Advocacy
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
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Legislative/Advocacy
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
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Legislative/Advocacy
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
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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
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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