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

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

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

Survey: Medicare Beneficiaries Reporting Problems Getting HME

December 16, 2017
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

More Co-Sponsors Sought for H.R. 4229; New Messaging Resource Available for Outreach to Legislators Representing Urban/CB Areas

December 16, 2017
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

Are Your Reps on Board for H.R. 4229? Ask Them to Weigh in on IFR

December 10, 2017
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