WASHINGTON, DC – As reported in the NY Times and elsewhere, then president-elect Joseph R. Biden Jr. nominated Xavier Becerra (pictured) in late December 2020 to be the new secretary of Health & Human Services. “Mr. Becerra has carved out

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Much is made of the need for advocacy within the realm of HME, but what exactly should advocates emphasize? Maybe more importantly, what should they avoid? As general counsel/health senior policy advisor to Sen. Shelley Moore Cap

WASHINGTON, DC – AAHomecare joined 42 other healthcare organizations in asking Congressional leaders  to extend a significant measure of Medicare reimbursement relief through the end of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE). Reps. Brad S

WASHINGTON, DC – CMS has implemented a new procedure to ensure DMEPOS supplier locations are open and available for an in-person inspection during this Public Health Emergency (PHE). Overland Solutions, a CMS subcontractor for the National Sup

BARBOURSVILLE, W.V. – Regina Gillispie, RRT, agrees with some colleagues who want to emphasize HME’s role in fighting the pandemic to ultimately help the industry. As the owner of Best Home Medical, Barboursville, W.V., and winner of the 2018

WASHINGTON, DC – Earlier this month, outgoing HHS Secretary Alex Azar announced that the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) declaration would be renewed for an additional 90-day term, effective today, January, 21.  The extension keeps si