AAHomecare in Action + Industry News

August 21, 2021
CMS Restarting TPE Audits WASHINGTON, DC – CMS announced DME MACs will be restarting the Targeted Probe and Education (TPE) program. The announcement does not include a start date, and there is no further information on it at this time. This

Virtual Washington Legislative Conference on Sept. 29 Timed to Deliver Maximum Impact

August 21, 2021
WASHINGTON, DC – It’s time to speak up for HME. Our industry is facing strong headwinds thanks to supply chain constraints, higher prices for products and shipping, and increased costs associated with new operational requirements brought on b

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 –