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

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

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

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

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

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