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
Observation Deck
Providers must have a gameplan for two key challenges this year: vaccination requirements and managed care.
- By Jeffrey S. Baird
- 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.
The NHIA and several other organizations urged the FDA and state regulatory agencies to investigate and regulate direct access infusion businesses to protect supplies and patients.
- By David Kopf
- Jan 20, 2022
The Florida association has moved the event to Feb. 16-17 and added a reception with dinner and drinks to the first day.
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 rates for the calendar year 2022 are higher than past years, reflecting increases in the consumer price index.
New legislation could finally bring Medicaire reimbursement for single-use or disposable negative pressure wound therapy, which would help spread the use of these devices in the homecare setting.
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.
National provider of home-delivered HME and supplies has come on board to back the industry association’s efforts to ensure patients have continued access to medical supplies.
Brightree President and CEO and 3B Medical Products President bring more than 30 years’ healthcare experience combined to the national industry association.
The online-only event for Northeast providers includes educational sessions and a virtual happy hour running next week.
Photos video of association’s Tom Ryan recognizing Spectrum Medical’s Steve Ackerman as the 2021 Van Miller Homecare Champion Award at this week’s Standup for Homecare.
- By David Kopf
- Oct 21, 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.