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An Opportunity to Move Beyond Bidding
November 8, 2020
WASHINGTON, DC – CMS recently announced that there will be no Round 2021 competitive bidding contracts awarded for product categories bid in this round with the exception of Off-The-Shelf Back Braces & Knee Braces. CMS’ move to essentiall
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AAHomecare Submits Comments to Innovative Technology Proposed Rule
November 1, 2020
WASHINGTON, DC – Last week, AAHomecare submitted comments to the proposed rule titled: Medicare Coverage of Innovative Technology and the Definition of “Reasonable and Necessary”.  In this rule, CMS is proposing to establish a new cove
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CMS Proposes New Coverage for Breakthrough Technologies
October 26, 2020
WASHINGTON, DC – As shared in the Sept. 9 edition of AAH Insider, CMS published a proposed rule titled: Medicare Coverage of Innovative Technology and the Definition of “Reasonable and Necessary”.  In this rule, CMS is proposing to esta
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Provider Relief Fund Distribution Details
October 26, 2020
WASHINGTON, DC – HHS is accepting applications for the $20 billion Phase 3 General Distribution under the Provider Relief Fund (PRF) until November 6. All DMEPOS suppliers that have done business with Medicare or Medicaid are eligible to apply
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Stand Up for Homecare Virtual Happy Hour
October 17, 2020
WASHINGTON, DC – COVID-19 may keep advocates from getting together in person, but officials at the American Association for Homecare (AAHomecare) are committed to bring people together via the first-ever virtual Stand Up for Homecare event for
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HHS Shares Details on $20 Billion Phase 3 Provider Relief
October 11, 2020
WASHINGTON, DC – HHS opened the $20 billion Phase 3 General Distribution under the Provider Relief Fund (PRF) on Monday, October 5th.  Applications for Phase 3 are available to health care providers, including DMEPOS companies that have alre