Website Launched to Prepare DMEs for Medicare’s New CB Process

April 21, 2019
WASHINGTON, DC – A new website has been launched to prepare durable medical equipment (DME) suppliers for Medicare’s Round 2021 of the Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies (DMEPOS) competitive bidding program (C

Medtrade Spring – AAHomecare Washington Update – Achievements and Challenges

April 21, 2019
LAS VEGAS – CMS’ recent inclusion of non-invasive ventilators into the competitive bidding program is a bad idea (among many), and officials at the American Association for Homecare (AAHomecare) are working with advocates in the ALS community to

See You Tomorrow at Medtrade Spring

April 14, 2019
LAS VEGAS – The wait and the hype are just about over, and Medtrade Spring is set to start tomorrow (April 16) with workshops and educational sessions. If you’re in driving distance of Las Vegas, there is still time to make a hasty decisi

New Calculators Provide More Context for Round 2021 Bid

April 6, 2019
WASHINGTON, DC – As AAHomecare reported on Monday, new calculators are now available at dmecbpeducation.com that allow suppliers to see how CMS’ new lead item bidding methodology will impact rates for other related items in 16 bidding categor

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