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New Videocast Series Emphasizes Need for United Voice
August 30, 2020
WASHINGTON, D.C. – AAHomecare is partnering with HME leaders to produce ONE VOICE, a monthly videocast on the major challenges our industry is facing and how strong and united advocacy efforts are needed to secure better policy results and rate
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Sign-On Letter Addresses Accessories On Manual Chairs
August 23, 2020
WATERLOO, IA – Reps. John Larson (D-CT) and Lee Zeldin (R-NY) have spearheaded a congressional sign-on letter to CMS urging that the agency use its administrative authority to permanently exclude complex rehab technology (CRT) manual accessorie
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AAHomecare in Action: General Distribution Provider Relief Fund Applications Open Until Aug. 28
August 23, 2020
WASHINGTON, DC – HHS is accepting applications from Medicare, Medicaid, and/or CHIP providers until August 28Â for the General Distribution Provider Relief Fund at the new Application and Attestation Portal. This is an opportunity for providers
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Texas-Sized Jolt of Candor
August 22, 2020
AMARILLO, TX – After a dozen years running BritKare Home Medical, it’s safe to say that Josh Britten knows the challenges of competitive bidding. Started in 1994 by Josh’s father, the humble shop expanded to 65 employees with four locations in
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Riding the Wave Down and Up
August 16, 2020
SANDWICH, MA – Combining three DME entities in the middle of a global pandemic was no easy task, but Gary Sheehan (pictured) and his business partners made it happen back in April. As CEO of the newly created Spiro Health, Sheehan has navigated unu
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AAHomecare in Action: Opportunities Ahead for Policy Wins
August 15, 2020
WASHINGTON, D.C. – While COVID-19-related relief and prospects for CB Round 2021 have been at the forefront of HME Federal advocacy efforts over the last several months, the next four months still offer a change for meaningful HME policy gains