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AAHomecare Preps for Stand Up and Washington Update
October 13, 2018
AAHomecare’s Washington Update at Medtrade Tuesday, October 16 ⋅ 8:00 am -9:45 am C101 Auditorium Sponsored by: Golden Hear the latest developments on legislative, regulatory and payer relations issues from American Association for Homecare se
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We Are All Stakeholders: See You In Atlanta
October 7, 2018
ATLANTA – The term “stakeholder” is commonly used. But what does it mean? My definition of “stakeholder” is a person who cares deeply about the DME industry and who works tirelessly to improve it. While it is common to think of AAHomeca
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House Sign-On Letter Remains Open; Plus New Senate Sign-On Letter
September 29, 2018
WASHINGTON, DC – Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.) and Heidi Heitkamp (D-N.D.) have released a Senate Sign-On Letter in support of extending relief for all non-CBAs through 2020. The letter, which can be seen here, notes that: Ensuring all Medicare
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Speak Up in DC, Get Inspired at Medtrade
September 23, 2018
ATLANTA – My advocacy started when competitive bidding started. Two of my counties were included in round two of competitive bidding. When that first occurred, we all did not know what was going to happen. I went to DC and met with the late Senator
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Strong Grassroots Effort Needed to Ask House Members to Join Letter
September 22, 2018
Rep Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-Wash) has released a Congressional sign-on letter to leadership at CMS, HHS, and OMB asking for additional relief for the HME community in the proposed ESRD/DMEPOS Rule currently under consideration. We are asking HME
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ESRD/DMEPOS Proposed Rule – Today is LAST DAY to Comment and Even a Brief Message Helps; “Let’s Take Full Advantage”
September 9, 2018
WASHINGTON, DC – The final version of the ESRD/DMEPOS Rule could have a tremendous impact on our industry for years to come, so it’s critical that we make our best case for improving CMS’ reimbursement policy now. For those of you who ha