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CMS Release First CURES-Related Medicaid Update

A State Operational Technical Advisory call discussed tool for comparing Medicare and Medicaid rates and explained reporting process.

Dec. 15 Last Day for Substantial Medtrade Spring Discount

Friday is the last day to take advantage of especially low registration rate for the 2018 edition of the spring conference and expo.

Calif. Provider Meets with Rep. Denham and CMS’s VERMA

Home Oxygen Company discusses industry challenges with lawmaker and CMS administrator.

Rehab Medical Revamps Its Website

Site redesign aims to help patients through insurance process as it relates to complex rehab.

Kids Mobility Network Surpasses $5 Million

Program has contributed both durable medical equipment and fitting and care from licensed professionals.

50 Cystic Fibrosis Patients to Receive Free AffloVests

High frequency chest wall oscillation devices will be distributed this month to help aid airway clearance.

Advocates Move to Reinforce Legislative Relationships

AAHomecare, state associations, VGM, MED work to identify a primary and secondary contact for every member lawmaker.

Quantum’s Design Forums Seek Better Clinical Outcomes

Forums assembled various clinicians from across the nation to share ideas and discuss how to improve mobility technology.

CAIRE Taps Altra Service Professionals as Authorized Service Center

Relationship aims to cut provider costs, covers stationary and portable devices in New Jersey and New England.

National Bid Expand Created Widespread Difficulties in HME Access

Advanced highlights from report show that 52 percent of Medicare beneficiaries had trouble accessing HME since July 1, 2016.



Consumer Groups Lobby Congress on Behalf of H.R.-3730

Letter calls on lawmakers to support legislation that would protect manual CRT chair accessories from competitive bid pricing.

CPAP Bundling Sign-on Letter Delivered to CMS

Letter urges Administrator Verma to halt CMS's plans to test CPAP bundling during the next round of competitive bidding.

House Sign-on Letter Calls for Rural Relief IFR

Providers urged to help lobby lawmakers to back letter asking OMB Director to clear Interim Final Rule that would resume blended rates for rural providers.

Numotion Unveils Remote Wheelchair Servicing

Using a secure phone app, users and caregivers can send technicians video that lets them quickly assess and diagnose problems with manual and power CRT devices.

VGM Video Shows How Bidding Has Hurt Provider Population

The video shows how greatly the number of providers have fallen since 2013, and engages viewers to lobby lawmakers on behalf of DME.

Medtrade Session Offers Some Good News About Audits

Oct. 24 presentation from van Halem Group duo will examine the ways in which CMS is changing the way CMS is performing some audits -- some for the better.

CMS Drops a Sneak Peak of New Medicare Cards

New cards comply with laws aiming to protect private information of Medicare beneficiaries through new ID numbers.

Brightree, ResMed Simplify Sleep Resupply

Feature reduces costly procedure while increasing resupply enrollment, revenue.

Providers Urged to Assist Manual CRT Bill Advocacy

NCART posts various online resources to help providers and other stakeholders garner more co-sponsors for the bill.

CMS Expands Hurricane Harvey Waivers to Irma

Providers in affected areas will be able to better help patients get replacements for lost or damaged DME.

Manual CRT Accessories Bill Hits the House

Dropped Friday morning, the bill comes out of the gate with solid bi-partisan support developed during the August congressional recess.

CMS Gives Providers, Patients Hit by Hurricane Harvey a Much-Needed Break

CMS releases guidance that it will replace lost, damaged and destroyed DME in areas affected by the disaster.

Medtrade Shines Spotlight on Smart Retailing

Annual event continues to focus on retail sales with a broad conference track and nearly 20 speakers, including HMEB EAB member Wayne Slavitt.

AAHomecare Shows CMS Patient Access Survey Results

Updated data collected by association shows increased difficulty in DME access; survey remains open until Sept. 13.

New Product of the Year Entry Deadline Extended

HMEB will keep entry period for its annual New Product of the Year competition open until Sept. 15.

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