CMS Estimates $170 Million Economic Impact for CRT Accessories Over Five Years

August 13, 2021
WASHINGTON, DC – As first reported in an AAHomecare Friday’s alert , CMS has permanently exempted manual CRT wheelchair accessories from pricing based on competitive bidding results for standard wheelchair accessories. On page 4 of the Final

AAHomecare Strengthens Advocacy Capabilities

August 8, 2021
WASHINGTON, DC – AAHomecare has retained The Nickles Group (TNG), a well-established DC lobbying firm, to bolster the Association’s capability to engage Capitol Hill and federal agencies overseeing healthcare policy. The TNG team boasts stro

CMS Permanently Exempts Manual CRT Accessories from Bidding-Derived Pricing

July 30, 2021
WASHINGTON, DC – CMS has announced that CRT manual wheelchair accessories will be permanently exempted from bidding-derived pricing.  CMS’ action completes several years of advocacy to ensure that the full scope of CRT wheelchairs and access

Medtrade West Brings HME Community Together Again

July 24, 2021
PHOENIX – HME leaders from around the country convened in Phoenix last week for the first edition of the newly branded Medtrade West.  A unique mid-summer slot, a new location, and a reworked meeting schedule put a fresh spin on the event –

Attention Turns to Medtrade East

July 15, 2021
PHOENIX – For many of us, last week’s Medtrade West was the first trade show back since the March 2020 Medtrade West in Las Vegas. It turns out that we do appreciate face-to-face interaction. I heard the refrain over and over. No show can satisfy

Made For The Challenge

July 8, 2021
WASHINGTON, DC – The extensive recall for a broad range of Philips ventilator and PAP devices presents challenges for HME suppliers, clinicians, caregivers, and millions of individuals who depend on these products. For many individuals on venti