AAHomecare offers resources to help providers lobby lawmakers to co-sponsor new legislation that aims to improve DMEPOS reimbursement.
New House legislation would help increase reimbursement by 10 to 15 percent for 13 categories that CMS pulled from Round 2021.
News Feature
The HME industry waited a long time for CMS to unveil its final payment rule for DMEPOS suppliers. Now that CMS has released the rule, where does the industry stand, and how does it move forward to secure better reimbursement?
- By David Kopf
- Feb 03, 2022
Business Solutions
Once again, we proofile 10 trends that will shape the HME industry this year. The far-reaching impact of Covid-19 is undeniable, but it’s not the only factor that will define 2022.
- By David Kopf
- Feb 01, 2022
Business Solutions
HME filled critical gaps in care & fortified referral bonds during Covid-19. Now what?
- By David Kopf
- Feb 01, 2022
Problem Solvers
Providers will see an increase in claims audits from Medicare and other funding sources in 2022. Audit expert Wayne van Halem offers insights into what they can expect for this year.
- By David Kopf
- Feb 01, 2022
Bills have been introduced into the state General Assembly’s Senate and House that would remove sales tax for retail transactions of breast pumps and related supplies starting July 1.
The association is calling on providers to urge their Representatives to be original co-sponsors for draft legislation that would apply a 90/10 reimbursement rate to items in Round 2021’s 13 un-awarded categories.
Podcast
Providers will see an increase in claims audits from Medicare and other funding sources in 2022. Audit expert Wayne van Halem offers insights into what they can expect.
- By David Kopf
- Jan 19, 2022
Working with Keybridge Communications, AAHomecare undertook a 9-month media drive that secured nearly 100 print, online and TV placements calling for market-based reimbursement.
The new site offers a more mobile-compatible design and improved aesthetics to help users navigate competitive bidding information.
The association has analyzed the top 25 items in the 2022 DMEPOS fee schedule, which saw a larger than usual increase due to gains in the Consumer Price Index.
Both audit program contractors have announced new audits for surgical dressings, enteral nutrition, and parenteral nutrition.
The rates for the calendar year 2022 are higher than past years, reflecting increases in the consumer price index.
The new drug reporting service helps transfillers meet the new FDA requirement to report the amount of medical oxygen filled and released to patients annually.
Alabama HME association gears up for its yearly event, which runs Jan. 11-12, 2022 in Hoover, Ala.
Eleven large providers and vendors have expanded their membership and financial support of the industry association by joining its new Diamond corporate partner class.
Interim final rule on COVID-19 vaccination requirements for staff at Medicare and Medicaid-certified facilities does not include DME suppliers in its list.
- By David Kopf
- Nov 04, 2021
After a Congressional sign-on letter urged CMS and HHS leadership to release the pending DME rule, the agencies have moved the rule to the last stage of regulatory review.
The Congressional sign-on letter calls for CMS and HHS leadership to finally release the pending DME rule, which broadly impacts reimbursement.