Spring Forward is Not Just About Your Clocks

March 23, 2019
CLEVELAND, OH – In the spirit of the snow temporarily melting in Ohio, I find myself embracing the change of the season. It’s a reminder that while many things persist, change is always upon us. But despite a new season, we continue to have

AAHomecare Stresses Coverage Policy Issues in Meeting with White House Domestic Policy Council on Ventilators

March 23, 2019
WASHINGTON, DC – AAHomecare’s Tom Ryan, Jay Witter, and Kim Brummett (L-R), along with the Association’s General Counsel, Cara Bachenheimer of Brown & Fortunato, met with members of the White House Domestic Policy Council for an open an

Worn Down, But Not Out

March 16, 2019
BARBOURSVILLE, WV – I know we are all worn down by CMS, but we cannot just lay down and expect to survive. Just like many of you, I own an HME company, and I am overwhelmed just trying to keep up with orders, employees, regulatory rules, consta

Plans to Add Ventilators to Bidding Program Alarm Respiratory Providers

March 10, 2019
Statement from Tom Ryan, president & CEO, American Association for Homecare WASHINGTON, DC – CMS’ decision to move forward with adding non-invasive ventilators to the competitive bidding program is disappointing news for respiratory suppl

Answer the Call! Join HME Advocacy Leaders at the 2019 Washington Legislative Conference

March 9, 2019
WASHINGTON, DC – As the 2019 Washington Legislative Conference approaches, AAHomecare would like to take this opportunity to thank those who attended this important event in the past. These HME advocates successfully fought for the passage of l

AAHomecare to “Reinforce Success” by Adding to New Payer Relations Team

February 24, 2019
WASHINGTON, DC – Over the past two and a half years, AAHomecare’s payer relations efforts have helped stop or limit proposed Medicaid reimbursement cuts in dozens of states, limited the spread of sole-source and narrow network contract arra