WATERLOO, IA – In a nationwide survey, more than half of Medicare beneficiaries reported problems obtaining medically needed HME such as oxygen and wheelchairs under Medicare’s Competitive Bidding program. For years, clinicians and case manag

WASHINGTON, DC – Thanks to the persistent efforts of AAHomecare members, state/regional HME associations, and other major stakeholder groups, co-sponsor rolls for H.R. 4229 have increased to 90 members of the House from 33 states—Ohio leads t

WASHINGTON, DC – The Interim Final Rule (IFR) titled “Durable Medical Equipment Fee Schedule, Adjustments to Resume the Transitional 50/50 Blended Rates to Provide Relief in Non-Competitive Bidding Areas” remains at the Office of Management

WASHINGTON, DC – Relationships matter! Following this very simple concept will help us be more successful with our advocacy efforts with our elected officials.  AAHomecare’s State Leaders Council is working with state and regional HME associ

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 beginning on Jan 1, 2018. Since the start of this y

WASHINGTON, DC – Last week, we obtained the first glimpse from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) about its implementation plans for the new law that will limit the local Medicare payment amount to the 2018 federal match for s