AAHomecare Developing Response on Proposed ESRD/DMEPOS Rule 

July 29, 2018
WASHINGTON, DC – As noted last week, the recent proposed ESRD & DMEPOS Rule contains positive provisions for many segments of the home medical equipment community but falls short in other areas.  We are particularly concerned with the abse

More Work Needed to Build on ESRD Rule Success

July 22, 2018
WASHINGTON, DC – The release of the new ESRD and DMEPOS Proposed Rule is significant for several reasons. First off, the proposed rule gives rural suppliers sustainedreimbursement rate relief through 2020. The rule also incorporates competiti

AAHomecare Organizes E-Prescribing Demonstration

July 22, 2018
WASHINGTON, DC – Earlier this month, AAHomecare collaborated with CMS to organize an event to showcase the four e-prescribing platforms being used in the DME industry today. MITRE, the government contractor that has been tasked with doing an enviro

Significant DMEPOS Provisions Included in Just-Released ESRD Rule

July 15, 2018
WASHINGTON, DC – Last week, CMS released updated guidance on a proposed rule that proposes to update payment policies and rates under the End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) payment system that also includes major new provisions related to DMEPOS co

A Great Show for Challenging Times

July 15, 2018
WICHITA FALLS, TX – As I sit here thinking about how to grow my DME business, that little person on my shoulder keeps yelling, “Retail!” I firmly believe that retail is one of many options to work toward. I have talked to, listened to, and

Share IFR Comments With CMS by July 9

June 30, 2018
WASHINGTON, DC – AAHomecare urges all suppliers and stakeholders in our industry to go on record with your perspectives on Medicare reimbursement policies in rural and other non-bid areas by sharing comments on the recently enacted HME Interim