HME Audit Key 4th Quarter 2016 Data Submission Round Open Through Feb 3

January 30, 2017
WASHINGTONG, DC – AAHomecare officials are urging providers to participate in the latest round of data submission to make a stronger case for audit reform. Even if you didn’t participate in the earlier data submission rounds, you can still ta

Medtrade Spring is Worth the Time and Money

January 30, 2017
LAS VEGAS – It’s late January, the New England Patriots are once again preparing for a trip to the Super Bowl, and providers across the country are considering their attendance at Medtrade Spring. With significant reimbursement pressures cont

ResMed and BMC/3B Medical Settle Global Litigation

January 23, 2017
SAN DIEGO and WINTER HAVEN, FL – Medtrade Spring exhibitors ResMed (Booth #1115) and BMC/3B Medical (Booth #1034) have agreed on a global settlement of all litigation between the parties. BMC and 3B will be permitted to sell their existing products

Co-Location Offers Added Value

January 23, 2017
LAS VEGAS – If you’re still trying to decide whether to attend Medtrade Spring, the Environments for Aging co-location may well be a tempting reason. You get access to two show floors for the price of one, and an opportunity to network with EFA d

AAHomecare in Action – Continuous Glucose Monitors Will Be Classified as DME

January 23, 2017
WASHINGTON, DC – Last week, CMS announced the determination to classify continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems as DME under Part B. CGM is a small device that continuously measures glucose levels. In order for a medical device to be classi

Hospital Loan Closet – Legal Basis to Bill Part B

January 23, 2017
AMARILLO, TX – It is a common practice for a DME supplier to enter into a loan closet arrangement with a hospital. This is also known as a “consignment” or “stock and bill” arrangement. In a typical loan closet arrangeme