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

Medical Supplies Council Offers a Strong “Return on Involvement”

February 24, 2019
WASHINGTON, DC – One of the most diverse Councils at AAHomecare is the Medical Supplies Council, a vibrant group of suppliers, manufacturers, and service support organizations who meet quarterly in Arlington, VA to strategically address key iss

Medtrade Spring – States of a Mind

February 17, 2019
LAS VEGAS – It makes sense to go to both Medtrade Spring (April 16-18, 2019) and Medtrade (Oct 21-23, 2019) for a double dose of education, products, and networking. However, that is mostly not the case. In fact, there is only about 10% overlap in