AAHomecare In Action – Extension for Manual CRT Accessories Exemption

June 24, 2021
Bipartisan Outreach to CMS Spurs 90-Day Extension for Manual CRT Accessories Exemption WASHINGTON, DC – CMS announced a 90-day extension on a policy exempting manual Complex Rehabilitative Technology (CRT) wheelchair accessories from competitiv

Medtrade West – If You Don’t Go, You Won’t Know

June 19, 2021
Joint statement from Tom Ryan and York Schwab… PHOENIX – We like to talk about how much you can gain by attending Medtrade West, but on the flipside there is so much you miss if you don’t make the trip. For example, you will miss the op

AAHomecare Elects Board Slate

June 12, 2021
WASHINGTON, DC – Last week, AAHomecare’s membership approved a new leadership slate, re-electing Bill Guidetti (executive vice president, East Zone, Apria Healthcare – Red Bank, N.J.) as chairman of the Board and also approving two HME lead

Strengthening Medicare Fraud and Abuse Prevention Programs

June 12, 2021
WASHINGTON, DC – On May 28, HHS published their FY 2022 Budget in Brief which included budget increases for CMS’ Program Integrity efforts. Currently, CMS reviews one-tenth of 1% of all Medicare claims. HHS is increasing resources for CMS t

Will Oxygen Momentum Continue?

June 12, 2021
AMARILLO, TX – When CMS updated the oxygen fee schedule a few months ago, it was an undeniable victory for the industry. Providers such as Josh Britten, owner of BritKare Home Medical, a four-location DME operation in Amarillo, Tex., welcomed the r

Industry News – Pharmacy Fees, Patient Choice

June 4, 2021
Patient Choice Provisions Advance in Texas AUSTIN, TX – SB1648 was amended on the House floor of the Texas Legislature to include patient choice protection for individuals with complex medical needs and passed the full House by a 141-1 margin o