AAHomecare On The Hill To Build Support For H.R. 6641

May 13, 2022
WASHINGTON, D.C. – AAHomecare’s Tom Ryan and Jay Witter were on Capitol Hill to build support for H.R. 6641, legislation to boost Medicare reimbursements for suppliers in former CBAs through a 90/10 blended rate. The schedule included a m

Shuttering CMN Requirements: A Long-Sought Paperwork Win

May 13, 2022
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, CMS announced the removal of certificates of medical necessity (CMNs) and DME information forms (DIFs) starting with claims with a date of service on and after 1/1/23. This announcement comes after several conver

Home Modification Bill Introduced

May 13, 2022
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Advocates maintain that Americans are simply not planning ahead to make their homes safe and practical to live out their long 21st century lives. A new bill recently introduced by Representatives Charlie Crist (D-FL) and Tom Suoz

Spring Priorities: What Is Worth Your Time And Effort?

May 6, 2022
CLEVELAND – In most parts of the country April showers bring May flowers. Even though in Cleveland, we’re still experiencing all four seasons in a week, we know the good weather is on the way. And with that comes spring cleaning. We all go th

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