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Legislative/Advocacy
Leading HME Companies Invest In Advocacy
November 20, 2021
WASHINGTON, DC – Eleven leading companies have signaled their commitment to supporting advocacy efforts that benefit the entire home medical equipment community as members of AAHomecare’s new Diamond corporate partner class. The companies who
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Legislative/Advocacy
OSHA ETS: Latest Developments
November 20, 2021
AMARILLO, TX – In last week’s Medtrade Monday, we discussed the recent CMS Interim Final Rule and OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS). This article discusses the latest regarding the ETS. On Nov. 4, 2021, OSHA issued an ETS applicable to
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Respiratory/Sleep
Providers’ Choice Bronze – A Closer Look
November 13, 2021
ATLANTA – Show organizers capped off day three of last month’s Medtrade East with the New Product Pavilion Providers’ Choice Awards, sponsored by HomeCare Magazine. The Providers’ Choice Bronze went to the Breas Medical Vivo 45 LS, a Lif
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Legislative/Advocacy
AAHomecare Summaries of CMS and OSHA Vaccine Requirements Now Available
November 13, 2021
WASHINGTON, DC – As AAHomecare reported last week, DME suppliers are not listed among the healthcare provider and supplier types subject to COVID-19 vaccine requirements in the interim final rule with comment period (IFC) mandating vaccine
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Legislative/Advocacy
Waiting for the DME Rule; Readying for Action
November 13, 2021
WASHINGTON, DC – The highly anticipated DME Rule has been at the OMB review stage for 22 days now. The contents of the Rule – particularly those related to reimbursement rates for suppliers in both former CBAs and rural/non-bid areas – wil
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Legislative/Advocacy
New Rules on Mandatory Vaccinations: Applicability to DME Suppliers
November 13, 2021
CMS Interim Final Rule (“IFR”): On Thursday, November 4, 2021, CMS issued its IFR (effective November 5, 2021) regarding mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for “all facilities” participating in Medicare and Medicaid. The “Background” section