Latest in: Legislative/Advocacy

Proposed Rule Impacts Providers

CMS has published the CY 2027 Home Health and DMEPOS Proposed Rule that expands provider enrollment policies.

July 19 2026

AAHomecare President’s Message

Legislation that could have a profound impact on the HME industry is moving in Congress. We need full…

July 13 2026

Small Businesses Express Concern for Bidding Program

Competitive bidding's remote item deliver design could negatively impact hundreds of suppliers, particularly small businesses.

July 6 2026

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AAHomecare Supports Medicare Advantage Legislation

AAHomecare has endorsed S. 4384 and H.R. 8375, the Medicare Advantage Improvement Act of 2026, bipartisan legislation that…

June 21 2026

Stakeholder Engagement Builds on Competitive Bidding

A group of patient advocacy orgs launched a campaign that urges Congress and the Administration to delay implementation…

June 15 2026

AAHomecare Editorial – Keep Up the Pressure

In one day on the Hill last month, 215 meetings took place—an impressive show of grassroots strength and…

May 29 2026

Deadline Extended to Opt Out of PA Exemption

The deadline to opt out of the prior authorization (PA) exemption and continue submitting PA requests has been…

May 22 2026

Former NFL Player Sentenced: Lessons for DME Suppliers

Administration officials have been vocal that the DME industry is fraud-ridden. In terms of government enforcement, DME suppliers…

May 22 2026

NC Providers Get Win

North Carolina providers secured an important win last week when both chambers of the General Assembly approved a one‑year…

May 15 2026

CMS Expands Fraud Crackdown

CMS is implementing a six-month, nationwide moratoria on new Medicare enrollment for hospices and home health agencies (HHAs).

May 15 2026