Sleep-Related Trucking Legislation Shines Light on DME

October 14, 2013
WASHINGTON, DC – Bucking the trend toward legislative gridlock, new legislation to limit sleep apnea “guidance” recently passed the House and Senate, and is now headed to the President’s desk. The bill was approved in the House by a vote

HIPAA Electronic Authorization – Using PHI for Marketing

October 14, 2013
AMARILLO, TX – The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) restricts a covered entity’s ability to use or disclose protected health information (PHI). HIPAA requires a covered entity to obtain a valid authorization from an

A Show of Force

October 14, 2013
ORLANDO, FL – More than 550 exhibitors and thousands of attendees descended on the Sunshine State last week for Medtrade, the nation’s largest HME Expo and Conference. Educational sessions, booth exhibits, and networking events attracted what AAH

Join AAHomecare at Medtrade for the Washington Update on Oct 8

October 7, 2013
ORLANDO, FL – The AAHomecare Legislative Update is scheduled to kick off Medtrade tomorrow at 8:00 a.m. in Room W204 (A/B/C). AAHomecare’s team of legislative and regulatory experts will talk about competitive bidding, the audit crisis, and m

Our Success is Your Success

October 7, 2013
ORLANDO, FL – When I look around the magnificent Orange County Convention Center here in Orlando, Fla, I can’t help but marvel at the ingenuity, drive, and hard work on display. While I have seen countless trade shows, it’s still impressive to

Loan Closets, Employee Liaisons, Preferred Provider Agreements, and Other Arrangements with Referral Sources

October 7, 2013
AMARILLO, TX – The HME industry today is a totally different animal from yesterday. The industry has matured, technology has progressed, and demand is increasing exponentially. The flip side is that the industry has been hit with breathtaking l