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AAHomecare in Action – CMS Proposed Rule Introduces New Gap Filling Methodology and Adjusts Criteria for Application of F2F, WOPD and PA
August 11, 2019
WASHINGTON, DC – CMS published the 2020 ESRD and DMEPOS proposed rule (CMS-1713-P), which includes three broad changes to the DMEPOS benefit. The proposed rule introduces a framework for setting payment rates for new HCPCS codes, changes to pay
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Simple Greed, Mismanagement, and Even Optimism
August 4, 2019
BIRMINGHAM, AL – The bidding program, studied for many years before CMS created the current nightmare of a misdesigned program, was developed with the express intent of wiping out a large portion of the industry. The current very good (but inad
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AAHomecare in Action – Non-Invasive Ventilators, Round 2021, August Recess and More
July 27, 2019
WASHINGTON, DC – While the bidding window for HME has opened with non-invasive ventilators (NIV) included as part of the program, AAHomecare and respiratory stakeholders continue to advocate for taking these products out of the mix for Round 20
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A New Logo and a New Campaign to Grow the Association
July 27, 2019
WASHINGTON, DC – You may have noticed the updated logo for AAHomecare that we first rolled out on our email communications and social media feeds a few weeks ago, replacing the previous version that made its debut in March 2016. Our new logo i
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I Am the HME Industry – Brad Heath
July 27, 2019
DUNN, NC – Brad Heath, vice president of Operations and Marketing at Family Medical Supply, Dunn, North Carolina, believes it’s his civic responsibility to get involved in the legislative process and use his expertise to help the HME industry. Wh
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Preparing for Life Throughout the Modern Lifespan – a Mindset and an Agenda
July 20, 2019
WASHINGTON, DC – HomesRenewed is working toward a shared goal of increasing the number of houses updated for aging in place. Rather than the stock phrase “aging in place” we call it to “prepare for life throughout the modern lifespan.”