Observation Deck
Success on H.R. 6641 could have wide-ranging impacts on DME reimbursement across a spectrum of payers far beyond Medicare. It’s essential that providers help raise the visibility of the bill.
Gov. Pritzker poised to sign legislation that would remove sales tax for retail transactions of breast pumps and related supplies starting July 1.
Podcast
Kim Brummett of AAHomecare breaks down how the next round of competitive bidding might play out, what CMS might do, and where the program might be headed in the future.
- By David Kopf
- Apr 07, 2022
Provider Strategy
Here's a rundown of the compliance requirements providers must remember to keep at the top of their minds.
- By Jeffrey S. Baird
- Apr 01, 2022
Observation Deck
Public policy and the private sector can work together to meet the future long-term care and housing needs of seniors.
- By Louis Tenenbaum
- Apr 01, 2022
The Pennsylvania provider association’s April 20-22 in Harrisburg features a variety of educational sessions and a golf tournament.
After 13 years of reimbursement and policy work, the longtime CRT advocate will vacate the association’s leadership position in September.
Podcast
AAHomecare’s Jay Witter details the legislative efforts to secure 90/10 reimbursement for Round 2021’s 13 uncontracted categories and extend the 75/25 blended rate for non-rural, non-CBA suppliers.
- By David Kopf
- Mar 24, 2022
Association builds support for H.R. 6641 and works with Senate contacts on approaches to preserve the current 75/25 blended rate for non-rural, non-CBA suppliers beyond the end of the Public Health Emergency.
NEMEP calls on HME stakeholders to ask their Senate and Assembly members to sign on to A.5368 and S.5118 to require MCOs to reimburse DME claims at state rates.
American Academy of Sleep Medicine applauded the Senate for passing a bill that would establish a national, fixed, year-round time, but recommended defaulting Standard Time over Daylight Savings Time.
Ten Florida residents were indicted for various crimes involving fraudulent claims to Medicare for medically unnecessary durable medical equipment and genetic tests.
The position will work closely with the association’s senior payer relations team to support the development of state-level payer relations strategy, as well as advocacy efforts.
The House reconvening next week creates a window of opportunity to get co-sponsors for the 90/10 reimbursement bill.
Legislation in both chambers of sunshine state’s legislature would set minimum MCO reimbursement at Florida’s current Medicaid DME fee schedule.
Sales and marketing executive will serve in an at-large seat on the association’s board for 2022-2023.
Providers have until Feb. 28 to reply to a short survey updating its 2021 survey on providing various types of HME before and during the public health emergency.
The event runs March 16-17 in Nashville and has an agenda that includes a variety of well-known industry speakers.
The Federal agency has appointed Ken Spett to the Georgia District Export Council for international trade expertise.
AAHomecare offers resources to help providers lobby lawmakers to co-sponsor new legislation that aims to improve DMEPOS reimbursement.