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The HME Industry’s “New Normal” v2
July 18, 2020
OCEANPORT, N.J. – A short few months ago, the HME industry was operating in a relatively stable environment, providing great care for patients transitioning to the safety and comfort of their homes. That all changed in mid-March when the virus
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Applications for Medicaid/CHIP Provider Relief Due July 20
July 12, 2020
WASHINGTON, D.C. – HME suppliers who are eligible for recently announced relief based on Medicaid/CHIP billing must submit their applications through the Enhanced Provider Relief Fund Portal by Monday, July 20, 2020. HHS has emphasized that pro
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North Carolina HME Suppliers Score Win
July 11, 2020
RALEIGH, N.C. – North Carolina HME stakeholders successfully concluded a year-long effort to protect reimbursement rates for Medicaid beneficiaries served through MCOs when Gov. Roy Cooper signed comprehensive Medicaid bill SB 808 last week. Th
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Georgia World Congress Center Achieves Accreditation for Cleaning, Disinfection, and Infectious Disease Prevention
July 4, 2020
ATLANTA – The Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC) in Atlanta became the first convention center in the United States to achieve GBAC (Global Biorisk Advisory Council) STAR™ accreditation for cleaning, disinfection, and infectious disease pre
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AAHomecare in Action – Updated Relief Fund FAQ Indicates HHS is Aware of Policies Penalizing Medicaid-Focused Providers
July 3, 2020
WASHINGTON, DC – As AAHomecare reported two weeks ago, newly available relief from the Provider Relief Fund for entities who billed Medicaid/CHIP programs or Medicaid managed care plans was not available for providers who were eligible for the
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Seven States, Advocacy, and Enthusiasm to Spare
June 28, 2020
CARY, N.C. – From her home office in Cary, North Carolina, Beth Bowen has guided various state associations for the past three decades. Look closely at advocacy photos that cover HME-related political events on the eastern seaboard, and you’re li