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AAHomecare in Action – CMS Releases Annual ESRD Proposed Rule

WASHINGTON, DC – This time last year, CMS used their annual proposed rule on end stage renal disease…

July 6 2015

AAHomecare in Action – Tell Congress About CB Rates in Rural Areas

WASHINGTON, DC – Addressing CMS’ plan to apply competitive bidding-derived rates to non-competitive bidding areas, due to take…

June 29 2015

AAHomecare in Action – CMS Paid $1.3 Billion to Settle Hospital Claims

WASHINGTON, DC – In a settlement agreement with 1,900 hospitals, CMS paid $1.3 billion to settle about 300,000…

June 22 2015

AAHomecare in Action – Supporting Complex Rehab Users on Capitol Hill

WASHINGTON, DC – Several AAHomecare staff members participated in last week’s Roll on Capitol Hill, United Spinal Association’s…

June 15 2015

Once More Unto the Breach, Dear Friends

WATERLOO, IA – “Once more unto the breach” is from the ‘Cry God for Harry, England, and Saint…

June 8 2015

AAHomecare Comments on Proposed Health IT and EHR Regulations

WASHINGTON, DC – On May 29, 2015, AAHomcare submitted comments on the Proposed Rule by the Department of…

June 8 2015

Audit Key Initiative – Why Do We Need Data?

WASHINGTON, DC – For many months/years our industry has voiced concerns over volumes of audits, cost of responding,…

June 1 2015

AAHomecare Wraps Legislative Conference, Delays Medicaid Cuts

WASHINGTON, DC – Last week’s AAHomecare Washington Legislative Conference continued industry momentum with key relationships renewed and a…

June 1 2015

AAHomecare in Action – Steedley Testifies and Providers Meet with Lawmakers

WASHINGTON, DC – The American Association for Homecare wrapped up a packed week with providers from across the…

May 25 2015

Competitive Bidding – Looming Challenge

WASHINGTON, DC – AAHomecare just concluded its Washington Legislative Conference and providers, manufacturers, and other stakeholders from throughout…

May 25 2015