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

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

AAHomecare Urges Support for Oxygen Sign-On Letter

The letter circulating in the U.S. House concerns standard written orders for oxygen, sleep therapy, and non-invasive ventilation.

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

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

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.

The Real-World Trouble with Medicare “Advantage” Plans & HME Coverage

MAPs have celebrity spokespersons to appeal to seniors, but many of these plans aren't providing the coverage they should.

Briefly: Medicare Modifiers, Cardinal Health Financial Results, & Sleep Health Research

Featuring new Medicare modifier rules, Cardinal Health financial results, and good news about naps.

Massachusetts Medicaid Issues Codes & Rates for Shipping Fee & Repair Evaluations

The decision could serve as a precedent for other payers.

CMS Issues 2024 Home Health Prospective Payment System Proposed Rule

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

NCART: Medicaid Reimbursement Raises Needed for Complex Rehab Technology

The organization says access to CRT is on the line for Medicaid beneficiaries.

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Featuring ResMed, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and AAHomecare.



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Featuring the Journal of the American Medical Association, CAIRE, Niterra, and AI.

ALS Association & AAHomecare Express Concern Over Ventilator Denials

The associations met with CMS's Part C leadership regarding denials from Medicare Advantage payers.

AAHomecare: Florida Medicaid to Apply One-Time Retroactive Increase

One-time payment will be made to a number of types of providers, including HME providers.

CGS Awarded Jurisdiction B DME MAC Contract

The new contract will last seven years.

NHIA Schedules Home & Specialty Infusion Payor Summit

The National Home Infusion Association's second annual summit will take place in Dallas.

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Featuring Cardinal Health, Cancer Medicine, and CGS Administrators.

CMS Issues Benefit Category Determination for Power Seat Elevation

New policy will pay for seat elevation on qualifying beneficiaries' power wheelchairs.

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Featuring Invacare Corp., New York StateWide Senior Action Council, and Medicare Fraud Prevention Week.

FAHCS: Florida Medicaid Providers to See 7.5-Percent Rate Increase

New increase expected in July, says Florida Alliance of Home Care Services.

AAHomecare: Ask Senators to Support 75/25 Bill

The American Association for Homecare is seeking cosponsors for S. 1294.

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