Billing Non-Assigned: Additional Information
November 23, 2019
AMARILLO, TX – For the last four decades, DME suppliers have primarily provided DME on an assigned basis. Medicare paid the suppliers directly and the patients only had to pay their copayments and deductibles. Until approximately 2010, this wor
Cash Customer Discounts
November 17, 2019
AMARILLO, TX – As we discussed in last week’s Medtrade Monday article, until recently DME suppliers have primarily provided products to Medicare patients on an assigned basis. Under an assignment model, Medicare pays the DME supplier directly
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Legislative/Advocacy
Build Support for HR 4945 Ahead of Potential Omnibus Packages
November 17, 2019
WASHINGTON, DC – AAHomecare and other HME leaders are looking to quickly build co-sponsor support for the recently introduced SMART Act (HR 4945) in the coming weeks to position the bill for inclusion in any potential healthcare omnibus legisla
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Legislative/Advocacy
AAHomecare Connects with State Medicaid Directors
November 17, 2019
WASHINGTON, DC – AAHomecare had a strong presence this week at the National Association of Medicaid Directors 2019 Fall Conference in Washington, DC.  President & CEO Tom Ryan, vice president of payer relations Laura Williard, and directo
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Rehab/Mobility
Award Winning STRONGBACK24 Wheelchairs Impress At Medtrade
November 17, 2019
ATLANTA – In a sea of innovation at last month’s Medtrade, the STRONGBACK24 Flip stood out, earning Honorable Mention in The Retail Product Awards, sponsored by VGM Retail. For Laurence Lougee (pictured here being interviewed at Medtrade), presid
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Respiratory/Sleep
ResMed AirFit N30 Wows At Medtrade
November 16, 2019
ATLANTA – ResMed is a powerhouse in the world of sleep medicine, but the San Diego-based juggernaut is not content to rest on its laurels. The company’s commitment to innovation was on display at last month’s Medtrade, with The AirFit N30 CPAP