WASHINGTON, DC – Key provisions in CMS’ just-released ESRD/DMEPOS Final Rule appear to be largely in line with those contained in the Proposed Rule, according to AAHomecare’s initial analysis. Extends the 50/50 blended reimbursement rat

WASHINGTON, DC – Rising overall healthcare costs and growing Medicaid populations continue to pressure state Medicaid authorities to rein in costs wherever they can, and HME is a tempting target for these officials when budgets get tight.  AAH

Citing “strong support from the supplier community” as well as initial success in DME MAC Jurisdictions C and D, CMS today announced expansion of the Telephone Discussions & Re-Openings Demonstration into Jurisdictions A and B, starting Novem

TARENTUM, PA – Earlier this month at Medtrade, I felt a much more positive attitude than what we have had over the past decade, especially since the onset of Medicare’s competitive bidding program. With the release of the proposed ESRD rule, prov

ATLANTA – I am always energized by the great educational offerings and networking opportunities at Medtrade, but the just-wrapped conference in Atlanta stands out as one of the most productive and optimistic sessions I’ve attended in quite a

ATLANTA – Favorable HME-related items in the recent interim final rule headlined the agenda as American Association for Homecare (AAHomecare) leadership outlined the latest on competitive bidding, as well as the many regulatory challenges facing th