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Medtrade Announces New Format for 2024 Educational Presenters

The deadline for submissions is in August.

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.

ResMed Announces Acquisition of Somnoware

ResMed intends to retain all Somnoware staff.

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.

Registration Open for AAHomecare Virtual Legislative Conference

Meetings with Washington, D.C., legislators and staffers will take place via Zoom in September.

CMS Issues 2024 Home Health Prospective Payment System Proposed Rule

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

New Podcast: Staffing Options for Today’s HME Suppliers

Latest HME Business podcast episode features Todd Usher, founder of Tactical Back Office.

NCART: Medicaid Reimbursement Raises Needed for Complex Rehab Technology

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



NHIA: Presentation Submissions Now Accepted for 2024 Conference

The National Home Infusion Association's annual conference is scheduled for March in Austin, Texas.

Cardinal Health to Build South Carolina Distribution Center

The new facility will be approximately 350,000 square feet in size.

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Featuring news updates on the National Community Pharmacists Association, the Florida Alliance of Home Care Services, and the Northeast Medical Equipment Providers Association.

Pomp & Circumstance: Medline Named to “Best Employers for New Grads” List

Medline recruits from top universities and gives incoming employees opportunities to experience multiple fields.

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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.

Cardinal Health Named a 2023 Best Company for Multicultural Women

Cardinal Health says its senior executive team is currently 57 percent female.

CAIRE & Quality Biomedical Sign Service Center Network Agreement

Quality Biomedical services and repairs oxygen concentrators, CPAP and BiPAP systems, and ventilators.

ALS Association & AAHomecare Express Concern Over Ventilator Denials

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

ResMed Studies: PAP Adherence Yields Positive Benefits for Patients

Research showed better outcomes for patients who were compliant with therapy recommendations.

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Featuring CGS Administrators, the World Health Organization, and the University of South Australia.

CGS Awarded Jurisdiction B DME MAC Contract

The new contract will last seven years.

CBIC: Competitive Bidding Gap to Occur for Back & Knee Braces

The gap will start on Jan. 1, 2024.

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Featuring DME Provider Outreach & Education, Dynarex, AAHomecare, and the Office of Medicare Hearings and Appeals.

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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