Critical Period for HME Policy Priorities Ahead

June 2, 2019
WASHINGTON, DC – Both the House and Senate return from their Memorial Day recess next week to kick off the Summer legislative season in both chambers. With the exception of a week off for Independence Day, the House is scheduled to be in sessio

AAHomecare Legislative Conference – Momentum Builds in May

May 26, 2019
WASHINGTON, DC – Growing flowers is one of my passions. Each spring I wait with longing for May because my lilacs and peonies bloom and fill the house with sweet perfume. This May held anticipation of another sort with two trips to Washington D

AAHomecare Legislative Conference – Letter to CMS Expresses Serious Concerns

May 26, 2019
WASHINGTON, DC – As I leave DC after attending the American Association for Homecare (AAHomecare) 2019 Legislative Conference/lobbying week, I feel cautiously optimistic—which says a lot after making the trip each year for the past decade. We

Legislation Introduced Providing Long Term Rural/Non-Bid Area Relief and O2 Reimbursement Fix

May 18, 2019
WASHINGTON, DC – Last week, Reps. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-Wash.) and Dave Loebsack (D-Iowa) introduced legislation that would build upon last year’s IFR and ESRD/DMEPOS Final Rule. The new bill would: Make permanent the rural relief after 2

Amplify Our Hill Presence By Taking Part in “Virtual Fly-in”

May 18, 2019
WASHINGTON, DC – HME Advocates head to Capitol Hill this week, but providers who are unable to attend can have a positive impact on the HME community and policy in 2019 and beyond. AAHomecare encourages providers at home to take action on May 2

Medtrade on a Mission – Call for Presentations and More

May 11, 2019
ATLANTA – As outlined in the top story of today’s Medtrade Monday, it’s time to stop procrastinating and put together presentation submissions for Medtrade, scheduled for Oct 21-23, 2019, at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. Provide