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Resolve to Evolve
December 31, 2017
ATLANTA – Happy new year to all Medtrade and Medtrade Spring attendees, and to those who may be pondering show attendance in 2018. It’s hard to believe 2017 is behind us, but here we are. Last year was incredibly challenging for HME providers
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AAHomecare in Action – CMS Releases CURES-Related Reimbursement Guidance to State Medicaid Directors
December 31, 2017
WASHINGTON, DC – As mandated in the December 2016 CURES bill, federal Medicaid reimbursement to states for home medical equipment cannot exceed what Medicare would have allowed for these items, in aggregate, beginning on January 1, 2018. Last w
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FODAC Seeking Donations for Hurricane Relief
December 31, 2017
STONE MOUNTAIN, GA – Georgia-based Friends of Disabled Adults and Children (FODAC at www.fodac.org) is seeking donations for Puerto Rico and all three Virgin Islands. Items can be shipped to 4900 Lewis Road, Stone Mountain, GA 30083. E-mail Chr
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Study on Supplemental Oxygen Therapy Suggests Pressures on HME Sector Is Impacting Oxygen Patients
December 25, 2017
WASHINGTON, DC – The American Thoracic Society (ATS) recently released a study on the patient experience for home oxygen therapy that reinforces some of the findings of the recent HME Patient Access Study sponsored by AAHomecare. The ATS st
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Home for the Holidays
December 24, 2017
WATERLOO, IA – Home for the holidays takes on many meanings this time of year. Families and friends gather from near and far to celebrate the season with loved ones. Stories shared. Songs sung. Food and festivities are all around. College stude
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A Little Optimism for 2018
December 17, 2017
FORT COLLINS, CO – When I chat with young-ish HME providers, I usually ask: What advice would you give to young people pondering the industry as a career? Chances are about even that the answer will be “run screaming” or “this is a great indu