In addition to limited rural relief, the IFR provides a platform for public comments, which industry advocates are calling on providers to post by July 9 in order to help shape bidding policy.
- By David Kopf
- Jun 21, 2018
As more lawmakers sign-on, industry continues lobbying push being legislation that would provide stronger rural relief than recent IFR.
- By David Kopf
- Jun 14, 2018
AAHomecare convinces CMS to permit state Medicaid programs to use the higher rates for claims that are impacted by the CURES mandates until Dec. 31.
- By David Kopf
- Jun 14, 2018
Observation Deck
Like Lucy from Peanuts, regulators have pulled the football out from under the HME industry — and that means Congress must act.
- By John Gallagher
- Jun 14, 2018
Association awards industry member group with its 2018 Outstanding Volunteer Award.
- By David Kopf
- Jun 14, 2018
Industry push pays off: program will go nationwide and add an additional 31 HCPCS codes starting Sept. 1.
- By David Kopf
- Jun 07, 2018
Provider Strategy
Do you meet government HIPAA expectations? Here's what the government expects from HME providers.
- By Wayne van Halem
- Jun 01, 2018
Agency adjusts reimbursement as mandated by the recently released IFR. New rates run June 1 through Dec. 31.
- By David Kopf
- May 31, 2018
Using CMS’s recently released IFR to show an acknowledgement that the bid system is broken, Washington Legislative Conference attendees push for broader relief and reforms.
- By David Kopf
- May 24, 2018
Despite the short duration and limited reach of relief, association says the IFR sets the stage for broader efforts.
- By David Kopf
- May 17, 2018
Among Coleman's advocacy achievements are the Grassroots Accountability Project and a state law requiring HME providers to have a physical location.
- By David Kopf
- May 17, 2018
Letter urges CMS to not include CRT when implementing Cures Act provisions that limit federal funds for DME covered by Medicaid.
- By David Kopf
- May 17, 2018
Former Pride Mobility executive wins Republican nomination, faces down Democrat Denny Wolf in November.
- By David Kopf
- May 17, 2018
Blended, 50/50 rate schedule for rural and limited non-bid areas resumes, running June 1 through Dec. 31.
- By David Kopf
- May 10, 2018
Consumer group urges providers to support AAHomecare’s May 23-34 Washington Legislative Conference.
- By Joshua Bolkan
- May 10, 2018
In addition to facilitating meetings with key legislative staff, May 23-24 event includes key education speakers and keynote from CMS.
- By David Kopf
- May 10, 2018
Once well-known industry advocate joins Brown & Fortunato on June 1 she will provide General Counsel support to industry association.
- By David Kopf
- May 10, 2018
Stakeholders from various corners of complex rehab attend the NCART-NRRTS event to learn more and lobby lawmakers.
- By David Kopf
- May 03, 2018
Various stakeholders continue coordinating with state Medicaid programs to ensure they maintain sustainable funding.
- By David Kopf
- May 03, 2018
AAHomecare’s May 23-24 legislative event gives HME stakeholders an opportunity to directly lobby lawmakers and staff on HME interests, issues.
- By David Kopf
- May 03, 2018