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CMS Releases Initial Round 2021 Details

Information released on revised competitive bidding program released includes important dates, bid areas, product categories, and structural changes to the program.

Addition of Ventilators to Bidding a ‘Terrifying Development’

Public statement from AAHomcare’s Tom Ryan says including non-invasive ventilators in Round 2021 will hurt access for patients that ‘critically depend’ on them.

Providers Urged to Attend Legislative Conference

AAHomcare calls on providers to register for May 22-23 Washington Legislative Conference to get their best set of legislative meetings.

AAHomecare Makes Bona Fide Bid Recommendations

Association calls on CMS to educate bidders on lead item pricing and to make additional checks that bidders submit bona fide bids.

PlayMaker Health, Team@Work Partner for Professional Services

Sales and management consulting firm will provide business development training and strategic support to HME software company’s Health Partner Program.

‘Let Her Decide’ Campaign Backs New Legislation

Public awareness campaign backing Breast Cancer Equity Acts kicks into high gear on International Women’s Day.

Third Episode of HMEB Podcast Now available

The latest edition of the recently launched industry news service meets with Brown & Fortunato's Jeffery Baird to examine managed care and Essentially Women's Nikki Jensen to discuss health opportunities.

Custom Breast Prostheses Bills Introduced in House and Senate

Legislation re-introduced in the House and debuted in the Senate would require Medicare to fund custom breast prostheses, the only part of the body Medicare doesn’t cover. 

AAHomecare Expands Payer Relations Team

Building on its wins in turning back Medicaid programs and other payer relations achievements, association taps David Chandler to help develop Medicare Advantage strategies.

QS/1 Partnering With Digital Pharmacist

Two companies will offer secure ways to help providers communicate via mobile devices and the web to fill and monitor prescriptions.



Medtrade Spring Early Rates Ending

Special discount rates for April 16 to 18 industry event end this Saturday, Feb. 23.

OxyGo Launches Bluetooth-Enabled POC

Device connects to patient app and provider desktop to facilitate a variety of remote monitoring functions.

Second Episode of HMEB Podcast Now available

The latest edition of the newly launched industry news service interviews national association leaders about the legislative and regulatory agenda for HME and CRT over the coming months.

Kentucky Providers Urged to Support State DME Bill

KMESA is calling on HME businesses and stakeholders to lobby state lawmakers on behalf of legislation that would streamline DME requirements.

Rehab Medical Acquires OMS Rehab

The acquisition expands Rehab’s product line as well as the range of services it offers.

Numotion Foundation Launches New Website

The foundation’s grant and sponsorship application for charitable groups is available on the new site.

Oklahoma Providers Push for Sales Tax Exemption

OMEPA members, other HME businesses, and VGM visit state capitol to educate lawmakers on legislation that would make DME purchases exempt from state sales tax.

AAHomecare Emphasizes State-level Advocacy

After working with state associations to stop or limit CURES cuts to Medicaid in 29 states, association says state-level advocacy will continue to rank as a top priority.

NCART Outlines 2019 Agenda

After narrow missing passage in last Congress, protecting accessories for manual CRT chairs tops the list.

First Episode of HMEB Podcast Now Available

Pilot episode marks first installment of HMEB’s new podcast service for the industry; features info on a reader survey and expert HME sales strategy insights.

New App Displays What Items Medicare Covers

What’s Covered app lets beneficiaries can get up-to-date coverage information on items.

NCART Slates National CRT Conference

The 2019 National CRT Leadership & Advocacy Conference will be held May 1-2 in Arlington, Va.

HME Business Launches Podcast

New service debuts Jan. 30; will serve up HME information and insights, and act as yet another industry forum to help HME providers thrive.

AAHomecare Re-engages with Lawmakers in New Congress

As the new Congress sets its committees of jurisdiction, HME association sets stage for advancing industry’s agenda on Capitol Hill.

AAHomecare Slates 2019 Washington Legislative Conference

Annual DC legislative and lobbying event will be held May 22-23 at the Doubletree by Hilton in Crystal City.

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