WASHINGTON, DC – CMS announced it will be restarting audits from DME MAC, SMRC, and RAC again beginning August 3. Originally, CMS announced in March that reviews will be put on hold for the duration of the Public Health Emergency, but in the re

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

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

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

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

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