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Legislative/Advocacy
CMS Proposes New Coverage for Breakthrough Technologies
October 26, 2020
WASHINGTON, DC – As shared in the Sept. 9 edition of AAH Insider, CMS published a proposed rule titled: Medicare Coverage of Innovative Technology and the Definition of “Reasonable and Necessary”. In this rule, CMS is proposing to esta
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Legislative/Advocacy
Provider Relief Fund Distribution Details
October 26, 2020
WASHINGTON, DC – HHS is accepting applications for the $20 billion Phase 3 General Distribution under the Provider Relief Fund (PRF) until November 6. All DMEPOS suppliers that have done business with Medicare or Medicaid are eligible to apply
2020 HME Woman of the Year is Patty Mastandrea
October 25, 2020
GREENSBURG, PA – The ceremony has taken place at Medtrade for the past few years, but last week in a virtual ceremony, Patty Mastandrea was named 2020 Home Medical Equipment (HME) Woman of the Year. Mastandrea is CEO of MedCare Equipment Co. LLC, h
Phase 3 PRF Expansion and Updated Reporting Requirements
October 25, 2020
AMARILLO, TX – In a welcome update, HHS has published revised guidance surrounding the eligibility for Phase 3 distributions from the Provider Relief Fund (“PRF”), part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (“CARES”) Act
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General Healthcare
Medtrade Offers Virtual Value
October 23, 2020
ATLANTA – When you visit a conventional in-person Medtrade, it’s impossible to attend every educational session. And while we definitely look forward to meeting again in person, there is an advantage to the Nov. 4-5 Medtrade Virtual Conference, s
WellSky Acquires Care Coordination Software Company
October 17, 2020
OVERLAND PARK, KS – WellSky has entered into a definitive agreement with Allscripts to acquire CarePort Health, a care coordination software company that connects acute and post-acute providers and payers. WellSky and CarePort will facilitate e