Incentives Matter

May 20, 2022
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representatives Charlie Crist (D-FL) and Tom Suozzi (D-NY) recently introduced H.R. 7676—the Home Modification for Accessibility Act. If enacted, the legislation would provide tax incentives to homeowners to proactively

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