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AAHomecare: Focus Now on Grassroots Follow-Up for H.R. 5555 & S. 1294

Cosponsor support is critical to the bills' chances of being included in year-end legislative packages, association says.

KFF Research: Medicare Advantage Plans’ Advertising Causes FOMO in Seniors

Marketing campaigns do not, however, typically discuss the Plans' limitations.

Industry Urges Support of Breast Cancer Patient Equity Act

The bill would provide Medicare coverage for custom breast prosthetics.

AAHomecare’s Tom Ryan Praises DMEPOS Relief Act of 2023

Rallying support for H.R. 5555 will be a priority, the association said.

NRRTS Launches Guidelines for CRT Repairs

Repair guidelines involve changes for consumers, providers, payers, clinicians, and manufacturers.

Briefly: The ISS Announces a Virtual 2024 Event; CBIC Gives a CBP Update

Featuring the International Seating Symposium and the Competitive Bidding Implementation Contractor.

NHIA: Rep. Dingell Supports Home Infusion During Energy & Commerce Hearing

Other Members of Congress at the meeting also supported Medicare home infusion improvements.

Medicare Rate Relief Bill Introduced in U.S. House

The new bill is the DMEPOS Relief Act of 2023.

AAHomecare: Potential Reimbursement Cuts a Top Industry Concern

Funding expected to be a top talking point during Legislative Conference.

Senators Send “In-the-Home” Letter to CMS

Senators Hassan, Blackburn, Casey, and Duckworth were the authors.



New Bill to Provide Path for Titanium, Carbon Fiber Wheelchair Upgrades

H.R. 5371 was introduced by Rep. John Joyce (R-Pa.) on Sept. 8.

NHIA Submits Comments to FDA Regarding At-Home Use Medical Technologies

National Home Infusion Association CEO/President Connie Sullivan sent the letter.

CMS Announces DME Information Following Hurricane Idalia

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services bulletin included flexibilities in the wake of the storm.

H.R. 4779 Would Provide Medicare Coverage for Breast Prostheses

The bill could have a ripple effect on other payers, if it becomes law.

AAHomecare Urges Support for Oxygen Sign-On Letter

The letter circulating in the U.S. House concerns standard written orders for oxygen, sleep therapy, and non-invasive ventilation.

Briefly: CRT Awareness Week & Medicare’s Proposed Rule for Lymphedema Product Coverage

Featuring NCART, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and Essentially Women.

The Real-World Trouble with Medicare “Advantage” Plans & HME Coverage

MAPs have celebrity spokespersons to appeal to seniors, but many of these plans aren't providing the coverage they should.

Briefly: Medicare Modifiers, Cardinal Health Financial Results, & Sleep Health Research

Featuring new Medicare modifier rules, Cardinal Health financial results, and good news about naps.

NHIA: “Disappointed” in CMS Home Health Proposed Rule for CY 2024

National Home Infusion Association says CMS isn't addressing a lack of access to home infusion services.

Massachusetts Medicaid Issues Codes & Rates for Shipping Fee & Repair Evaluations

The decision could serve as a precedent for other payers.

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