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June 1 and Summer in Sight
May 31, 2020
LOVELAND, CO – It was a March, April, and May like no other, with the perception of time hopelessly skewed. For some, the months went by slowly, for others absurdly fast. Still others tragically saw the end of their days. Beyond the backdrop of rea
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AAHomecare Seeks Clarification on COVID-19 Relief Measures
May 30, 2020
WASHINGTON, DC – Last week, AAHomecare submitted comments to CMS’ Interim Final Rule (IFR) titled Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Policy and Regulatory Revisions in Response to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (CMS-1744-IFC). The IFR pro
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HHS Updates Guidance on Provider Relief Fund – June 3 Deadline
May 23, 2020
WASHINGTON, DC – HHS has released additional information on the Provider Relief Fund deadline for submitting revenue information. The Agency is also reminding eligible providers that they have until June 3, 2020, to accept the Terms and Conditi
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AAHomecare in Action – HHS Extends Attestation Deadline and Updates CARES Act Provider Relief FAQs
May 9, 2020
WASHINGTON, D.C. – According to the American Association for Homecare, HHS has announced that the period to attest to receipt of payments from the Provider Relief Fund and accept the related Terms & Conditions has been extended from 30 to 45 d
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DME MACs Provide Instructions on How to Bill for Home Oxygen During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
May 9, 2020
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On May 7, 2020, the DME MACs announced that the CMN for oxygen claims will not be required during this COVID-19 Public Health Emergency. This announcement implements CMS’ Interim Final Rule (CMS-1744-IFC) that waived the
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COVID-19 Updates Every Supplier Needs to Know
April 26, 2020
AMARILLO, TX – It seems that each time we pause to catch our breath and reorganize during this pandemic something else changes that demands immediate attention. As we write this article (Friday, April 24) President Trump is signing into law a n