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Strong HME Stakeholder Input Sought on ESRD/DMEPOS Proposed Rule
August 25, 2018
WASHINGTON, DC – The recently released ESRD/DMEPOS Rule has the potential to significantly impact the HME sector for years to come. AAHomecare urges suppliers and stakeholders in our industry to add your voice on this Proposed Rule by submittin
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CMS Releases Guidance on Prior Authorization for PMD
August 11, 2018
WASHINGTON, DC – Last week, CMS published, “Inclusion of Power Mobility Device Codes in the Prior Authorization Program for Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies (DMEPOS) Items,” which is a guidance for PMD supplier
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Wins for HME Don’t Happen Without You
August 11, 2018
WASHINGTON, DC – We’ve seen important progress on HME public policy over the first seven months of 2018, and I believe there’s a lot of opportunity ahead to build on these successes. The HME community raised the visibility of theInterim Fin
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Congressional Recess Provides Opportunity to Advocate for Additional Relief for HME
August 5, 2018
WASHINGTON, DC – With the House currently on recess until after Labor Day (and the Senate set to join them later next week), the HME community can make a strong impression on their legislators via district-office meetings and at public events.�
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Leitten Study Identifies CB-Related Cost Shifts
August 4, 2018
WATERLOO, IA – Leitten Consulting released its latest findings addressing the cost shifts that occur when Medicare delays or fails to provide needed DME and supplies to beneficiaries. The three-part study provides data to quantify the cost shifts
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A Look Back and a Way Forward
August 4, 2018
HOUSTON – Medtrade has been a part of my life since childhood. I have memories of my parents packing up to go out of town for the annual show in Atlanta, and occasionally Medtrade Spring in Las Vegas. I remember my first Medtrade events in the