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Legislative/Advocacy
Short Remaining House Schedule Means “Time is Now!” to Recruit HR 4229 Co-Sponsors
November 25, 2017
WASHINGTON, DC – When Congress returns next week after the Thanksgiving break, the House of Representatives is set to be in session for just eight more days in 2017. With that tight timetable and a wealth of other pressing business on Capitol
Targeted Probe and Educate – A Step in the Right Direction
November 25, 2017
AMARILLO, TX – In recent years, CMS has shifted its audit strategy. It has moved from a pay and chase model to a model in which it does not let the money out the door. In doing so, it has greatly increased the number of prepay audits it conduct
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Legislative/Advocacy
Giving Thanks for Our Determined and Dedicated Membership
November 25, 2017
WASHINGTON, DC – As Thanksgiving nears, the team at AAHomecare wants to thank our members for the tireless work you do on behalf of our Industry and those we serve. Thanks to you, millions of people are able to celebrate Thanksgiving with their
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General Healthcare
Attention Turns to Medtrade Spring – March 27-29, 2018 in Vegas
November 25, 2017
LAS VEGAS – Early registration for Medtrade Spring 2018 is creeping closer, and you may be thinking; I should go this time. I should go to Las Vegas. Well, consider the Medtrade Spring bug officially implanted. It is scheduled for March 27-29, 2018
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Lessons from Medtrade
November 19, 2017
AMARILLO, TX – Medtrade 2017 just wrapped up, and it was a success. What made it a success was the sophistication and optimism of the attendees. To quote President Reagan, let’s “take a stroll down memory lane.” Medtrade has been in exist
HIPAA: Using and Disclosing Protected Health Information
November 19, 2017
AMARILLO, TX – Assume that ABC Medical Equipment, Inc. is a Medicare-enrolled DME supplier and that XYZ Retail Sales, Inc. (a separate legal entity) is a cash-only business. Assume that ABC and XYZ have identical ownership. Lastly, assume that