Medicaid State Program Integrity Departments
February 2, 2019
AMARILLO, TX – Program integrity activities are meant to ensure that federal and state taxpayer dollars are spent appropriately on delivering quality, necessary care and preventing fraud, waste, and abuse. Program integrity responsibilities ar
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Rehab/Mobility
Quantum® Launches Lifeatilevel.Com Online Community
February 2, 2019
DURYEA, PA – Quantum Rehab® has launched a new consumer-focused website, lifeatilevel.com, designed for people who use iLevel® power adjustable seat height and power wheelchairs, as well as those who want to learn more about them. The site
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Respiratory/Sleep
Sleep News – ResMed, Philips, and the NFL
January 27, 2019
SAN DIEGO – ResMed Inc announced results for its quarter ended Dec 31, 2018. Second Quarter 2019 Highlights Revenue increased 8% to $651.1 million; up 9% on a constant currency basis Gross Margin expanded 70bps to 58.9% Net operating profit in
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General Healthcare
Excluded Individual: Favorable OIG Advisory Opinion
January 26, 2019
AMARILLO, TX – In virtually all instances, when an individual is convicted of a federal felony that touches on health care fraud, then the person will be mandatorily excluded from participating in a federal health care program. 42 U.S.C. § 132
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Legislative/Advocacy
AAHomecare Comments on Medicaid and CHIP Managed Care Rule
January 26, 2019
AAHomecare recently submitted comments on the CMS’ proposed rule on Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Plan (CHIP) Managed Care (CMS-2408-P).  AAHomecare’s comments cover a range of issues related to reimbursement, MLR standards, network
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Legislative/Advocacy
AAHomecare Re-Engages Capitol Hill on HME Legislative Priorities
January 25, 2019
WASHINGTON, DC – While the budget impasse and government shutdown continue to dominate the headlines, AAHomecare is continuing our engagement with our champions on Capitol Hill and staffers on House and Senate committees with jurisdiction over