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

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

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

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

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

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