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

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

AMARILLO, TX – As all of us are aware, Medicare Part B covers DME furnished to a Medicare beneficiary who is residing in his “home.” Generally speaking, a beneficiary that receives inpatient “rehab” services in a skilled nursing facilit

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

WASHINGTON, DC – Relationships matter! Following this very simple concept will help us be more successful with our advocacy efforts with our elected officials.  AAHomecare’s State Leaders Council is working with state and regional HME associ

Friends of Disabled Adults and Children (FODAC) has been able to meet most of the needed items that FEMA has requested for Puerto Rico hurricane relief, but Chris Brand, FODAC’s president and CEO reports that shower equipment, CPAPs and masks, nebu