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Alexis Ward to Join AAHomecare

The policy and funding expert will join the American Association for Homecare in June.

New Senate Bill Would Provide 75/25 Blended Rate for Some DME Providers

Non-rural suppliers not in competitive bidding areas would be impacted.

Rhode Island Senate Approves Co-Pay Cap for Diabetes Supplies & Equipment

The bill now goes to the Rhode Island House, where a companion bill has been introduced.

NHIA: New CMS Billing Code for Injectable Immunotherapies

The National Home Infusion Association "successfully petitioned" the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

NEMEP Seeking Support for Medicaid Pharmacy Carve-Out

The Northeast Medical Equipment Providers Association is asking for help from New York stakeholders.

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Featuring the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, Noridian Provider Outreach and Education, and United Spinal.

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Featuring Cardinal Health, SeniorLiving.org, and CGS.

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Featuring McKesson, Veterans Affairs, and CMS.

Interview

Adapting to HME’s ‘New Normal’

The key to addressing the constantly unfolding challenges facing HME providers is to implement strategies and solutions that help them transform, says Brightree CEO Matt Mellott.

AAHomecare Shares Comments on Seat Elevation NCD

The association advocated for various coverage provisos in its comments urging CMS to finalize its proposed NCD to fund power seat elevation for Medicare beneficiaries.



News Feature

Seat Elevation Comments Surpass 1,800 Entries

The public comment period on CMS’s proposed power seat elevation NCD ends March 17. Here's a closer look at the issues at hand and what's being said.

Organizations Urge HHS, CMS to Protect Respiratory Access

AAHomecare and VGM join several respiratory organizations in calling on HHS Secretary Becerra to protect respiratory patients who benefitted from Covid-19 PHE policy relaxations.

AAHomecare Asks CMS for Post-PHE Guidance

Association met with officials to ensure that patients impacted by the Covid-19 PHE waivers will continue to have access to their DME items after the emergency is lifted. 

David Kopf

Editor's Note

Making the Right Thing Happen

The window for public comments on CMS’s proposed power seat elevation NCD ends March 17. There are several resources you can use to help support the effort.

DME MACs Finalize Expanded CGM Coverage

An LCD update and policy article make the expanded coverage for continuous glucose monitors effective before the end of the Covid-19 PHE.

Podcast

Solving HME’s Tricky Staffing Challenges

In a job market with high turnover, how can providers attract and retain the best talent for the job—and maybe add some new strengths in the process?

AAHomecare Working with Policymakers on e-Prescription

The association is measuring lawmakers’ and regulators’ interest in e-prescription and plans to discuss the topic on an upcoming call with CMS.

CMS Proposes Power Seat Elevation Coverage

Proposed NCD would expand coverage for power seat elevation on certain power wheelchairs to Medicare beneficiaries for the first time.

Numotion Agrees to a $7 Million Medicaid Settlement

The settlement involved claims that hinged on a set of Medicaid billing regulations that the company believed it had interpreted correctly.

False Healthcare Claims Settlements Hit $1.7 Billion in 2022

The DOJ reports that 2022’s False Claims Acts settlements included claims for DME, drugs, home health, managed care, hospitals and physicians.

HME Business Podcast