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Legislative/Advocacy
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
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Legislative/Advocacy
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
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Respiratory/Sleep
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
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General Healthcare
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
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Legislative/Advocacy
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