Effective Oct. 23, the renewal keeps several key regulatory relaxations and relief policies and programs in place.
- By David Kopf
- Oct 08, 2020
HHS is now taking applications for Phase 3 of the Provider Relief Fund, but the process requires providers to share more details on revenue and expenses from patient care.
- By David Kopf
- Oct 08, 2020
Business Solutions
2020 has been the year everyone would rather forget, with COVID-19 presenting the industry with a murder hornets' nest of complication in particular. What do the next few months hold for the industry? Our annual Editorial Advisory Board roundtable takes a look.
- By David Kopf
- Oct 01, 2020
Providers that received more than $10,000 from the Provider Relief Fund will have to report to the agency via a portal by Feb. 15.
- By David Kopf
- Sep 24, 2020
Infection control is a critical consideration in the era of COVID-19. Here are some changes you can make to your office to help reduce the risk of infection.
- By Timothy Safley
- Sep 08, 2020
To ensure providers maintain accreditation, Medicare has allowed virtual accreditation surveys during the COVID-19 public health emergency. What do you need to know about this process?
- By Kris Ravotti, RRT, RCP
- Sep 08, 2020
After insurer cut reimbursement in July despite COVID-19 costs, HME association highlighted the disparity between Anthem’s funding and Medicare’s rates for HME during the health emergency.
- By David Kopf
- Aug 27, 2020
A system error that was rejecting DME claims for uninsured patients under the CARES Act has been addressed.
- By David Kopf
- Aug 27, 2020
Agency extends the application deadline for Phase 2 General Distribution after expanding eligibility for the funds.
- By David Kopf
- Aug 27, 2020
Funding
More specifics have emerged on expanded Phase 2 of CARES provider relief. Make sure you know the options available to you.
- By Mina Uehara
- Aug 19, 2020
Agency extends application deadline for Medicaid providers and plans to reopen portal to certain Medicare providers from Aug. 10 until Aug. 28.
- By David Kopf
- Aug 06, 2020
Rob Boeye of Brightree discusses his company’s four-pronged approach to helping providers respond to the public health emergency.
- By David Kopf
- Aug 06, 2020
The 90-day extension means continued CARES Act relief, relaxed regulations from CMS and state Medicaid programs, as well as from other payers.
- By David Kopf
- Jul 30, 2020
Last-minute push for a letter calling on HHS and CMS to delay Round 2021 of competitive bidding due to ongoing COVID-19 pandemic garners signatures from 98 Representatives.
- By David Kopf
- Jul 30, 2020
After AAHomecare shared industry concerns over audit resumption, CMS provided a more nuanced and detailed description of how the audit programs will recommence.
- By David Kopf
- Jul 23, 2020
HME providers have until July 29 to secure signatures on Congressional letter urging HHS and CMS to delay Round 2021 for at least a year.
- By David Kopf
- Jul 21, 2020
North Carolina recovery plan nixes state association’s Aug. 19-20 event. ACMESA is examining possible fall rescheduling as well as virtual options.
- By David Kopf
- Jul 16, 2020
Association calls on providers to ensure their lawmakers understand that COVID-19 necessitates CMS delay implementing the next round.
- By David Kopf
- Jul 16, 2020
Postponed since March 30, TRP, SMRC and RAC audits will restart next month, as will prior authorization for PMDs and support surfaces.
- By David Kopf
- Jul 16, 2020
Despite efforts from AAHomecare, Anthem and subsidiary Amerigroup have doubled down on cuts to HME rates that go as high as 60 percent.
- By David Kopf
- Jul 09, 2020