WASHINGTON, DC – As reported last week, CMS will be expanding the Prior Authorization Demonstration for Power Mobility Devices nationwide on a permanent basis, starting Sept. 1, 2018. This move adds 31 Power Mobility HCPCS codes to Medicare’

WASHINGTON, DC – Last week, HME advocates from around the country visited more than 250 Capitol Hill offices to make the case for more substantial and sustained relief for non-bid area suppliers and for reforms to the competitive bidding progra

NEW BEDFORD, MA – I made my 18th trip to Washington D.C. last week for the AAHomecare Legislative Conference – and competitive bidding has always been part of the conversation. We have been fighting this program since the demo projects in Pol

FORT COLLINS, CO – The retail gurus within HME are multiplying, but how fast? This week’s feature article on Mark Nicotera is a testament to the fact that the cash-and-carry philosophy can thrive with the right setting, the right provider, and th

LOVELAND, CO – Wow was my first reaction on being notified that I will be presented with the Mal Mixon Legislative Advocate Award. I am humbled to even be considered. The only reason this is possible is because of the awesome team that I work with

WASHINGTON, DC – Last week’s release of the long-awaited Interim Final Rule on rural relief was met with a measure of disappointment for many in the home medical equipment community on account of the shorter-than-expected period of relief, th