WASHINGTON, DC – Following CMS’ decision to not implement bids set by Round 2021 for most product categories, HME suppliers remain subject to Medicare rates that are largely based on bids submitted in 2015. While policymakers have granted hea

Even as vaccination rates grow and new cases of COVID-19 are slowing nationwide, HME suppliers and manufacturers remain in the grip of another side effect of the pandemic: higher product costs and increased operational expenses. HME suppliers first b

PHOENIX – As we plan for Medtrade West in Phoenix, scheduled for July 12-14, 2021, there are a few key changes that bear repeating. The first one is mindset, and it has nothing to do with policies, new cities, or time of year. For many of you, Medt

WASHINGTON, DC – AAHomecare’s payer relations team is working with state association leaders in Oklahoma, Florida, and New York on legislation with potential major impacts for HME suppliers and patients.  If you are located in one of these s

Thank the Legislators who Voted to Extend Pause on Medicare Sequester Cuts WASHINGTON, DC – As previously noted, the House approved H.R. 1868 (amended legislation extending the moratorium on the 2% Medicare sequester cuts through 2021) resulti

WASHINGTON, DC – Last week, the House of Representatives passed an amended version of H.R. 1868, extending the pause on the 2% Medicare sequester cuts through the remainder of 2021. “Keeping the 2% sequester cuts on hold for the remainder of