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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
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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
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Relaxation of Requirements During Public Health Emergency
June 24, 2021
AMARILLO, TX – In response to the declaration of a Public Health Emergency (“PHE”) in the spring of 2020, CMS issued two interim final rules (“Interim Rules”) that waive or relax certain requirements for suppliers and physicians in conj
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AAHomecare Back on Capitol Hill for Medicare Meetings
June 24, 2021
WASHINGTON, DC – AAHomecare President Tom Ryan and senior vice president of Public Policy Jay Witter were on Capitol Hill again last week for a round of meetings to build support for sustainable Medicare reimbursement policy. Over two days, the
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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
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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