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CMS Announces DME Information Following Hurricane Idalia

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

Briefly: A Respiratory Summer Forum, a New AAHomecare Member, and Supply Support for Guatemala

Featuring the American Association for Respiratory Care, the American Association for Homecare, One Source Medical Group, and Dynarex.

Registration Open for CRT Virtual Fly-In Planned for September

NCART and NRRTS will cohost the event that provides stakeholders the chance to talk with policy makers in D.C.

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

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

Axys Software Now Integrated with Parata PASS System

The newly integrated process is designed to improve patient adherence with medications.

NCPA “Encouraged” by Merger Guidelines from FTC & DOJ

The guidelines from the Federal Trade Commission and Department of Justice are open for public comment through Sept. 18.

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

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

Binson’s Celebrates 70th Anniversary

Family, team members, and community leaders helped to mark the milestone.

Medtrade Announces New Format for 2024 Educational Presenters

The deadline for submissions is in August.

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.

ResMed Announces Acquisition of Somnoware

ResMed intends to retain all Somnoware staff.

New Podcast: Staffing Options for Today’s HME Suppliers

Latest HME Business podcast episode features Todd Usher, founder of Tactical Back Office.

Registration Open for AAHomecare Virtual Legislative Conference

Meetings with Washington, D.C., legislators and staffers will take place via Zoom in September.

CMS Issues 2024 Home Health Prospective Payment System Proposed Rule

The proposed rule includes information on orthotics, braces, lymphedema supplies, and DME refills.

Briefly...

Featuring The Hill, NHIA, the American Journal of Managed Care, and the National Community Pharmacists Association.

Cardinal Health to Open Ontario Distribution Center

New facility is scheduled to be fully operational at the end of 2023 or start of 2024.

United Spinal: StrongWheeled Together Awards Open for Nominations

The StrongWheeled Together Conference takes place in Las Vegas in October.

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Featuring Frontiers in Sleep and Florida Medicaid.

New Permobil Guide Teaches About Pressure Management

Free resource discusses pressure injury causes and who is most at risk.

Rural Health Virtual Summit Open for Registration

June event will focus on the challenges facing rural providers and consumers.

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Featuring the Florida Alliance of Home Care Services, Trackmaster, and Respiratory Medicine.

Rural Health Virtual Summit Scheduled for June

Conference will focus on the policies and issues critical to healthcare in rural communities.

Sunset Healthcare Solutions Signs Agreement with Premier

New agreement establishes special pricing for Premier members.

HME Business Podcast