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Conundrums and Solutions

FORT COLLINS, CO – The HME world is gradually feeling the demand of the much-hyped baby boom generation,…

August 8 2016

AAHomecare in Action – Audit Key and Cost Survey Deadlines Extended to Aug 12

WASHINGTON, DC – To give HME providers the best opportunity to participate in major data collection initiatives, AAHomecare is…

August 8 2016

Cost Study Survey and Audit Key Need Data by Aug 5

WASHINGTON, DC – AAHomecare has extended the deadline for the Cost Study Analysis to August 5. The association…

August 1 2016

Are You in Business or Are You in Healthcare?

STILLWATER, MN – My name is Jim Schafhauser, and 11 years ago, after nearly 30 years in the…

July 25 2016

DME Cost Analysis Survey Open to All Suppliers, Data Will Determine True Cost of Providing DME

WASHINGTON, DC – AAHomecare is urging all suppliers to submit their data for the DME Industry Cost Analysis…

July 25 2016

A Few Comments on the Recompete and a New Proposed Rule that May Affect the Future of the Bidding Program

WATERLOO, IA – Last week, I offered some thoughts and analysis relative to the July 1 phase-in of…

July 18 2016

Competitive Bidding Rural Relief Bill Stalls in Senate

WASHINGTON, DC – AAHomecare received confirmation last week that H.R. 5210, the Patient Access to Durable Medical Equipment…

July 18 2016

Help AAHomecare Move Competitive Bidding Rural Relief Across the Finish Line

WASHINGTON, DC – With last week’s passage of H.R. 5210, the House and Senate have now both demonstrated…

July 11 2016

A Few Thoughts on the July 1 Fee Schedule Reduction

WATERLOO, IA – July 1 has arrived…and, unless HME providers have had their heads in the proverbial sand,…

July 11 2016

New Legislation for Aging in Place Fuels Momentum at Medtrade and Beyond

ATLANTA – The so-called “Aging in Place” phenomenon has gradually built momentum over the years, but legislators in…

July 11 2016