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
The run-up to the deadline continues while AAHomecare notes that HHS is aware policies could potentially penalize Medicaid-focused suppliers who also served Medicare beneficiaries.
- By David Kopf
- Jul 09, 2020
AAHomecare has banded together with other healthcare industry organizations to fix a flaw in the CARES Act that could cost providers more than a fifth of their CARES Act funding.
- By David Kopf
- Jun 25, 2020
Some providers were denied the recently announced Medicaid/CHIP relief despite declining payments from the first tranche of relief. Association working with administration, lawmakers for a fix.
- By David Kopf
- Jun 18, 2020
The relief is for providers who have directly billed their state Medicaid/CHIP programs or Medicaid managed care plans in 2018-2020, but haven’t received payments from the $50 billion Provider Relief Fund’s General Distribution.
- By David Kopf
- Jun 11, 2020
Agency shifts the deadline for filling out the CARES Act Provider Relief Fund attestation form from 45 days after receiving payment to 90 days.
- By David Kopf
- Jun 04, 2020
Upper chamber passes legislation that would lengthen period for using PPP funds and decrease the percentage of funds needed to be spent on payroll. The reform now goes to the President for signature.
- By David Kopf
- Jun 04, 2020
After thanking CMS for relief given to providers to help them continue providing services during COVID-19, association sought further clarification and recommended additional relief.
- By David Kopf
- Jun 04, 2020
To tackle COVID-19, a number of solutions have been deployed to continue providing sleep therapy products and services to patients during the pandemic. How will that impact sleep care and business models after the PHE?
- By David Kopf
- Jun 02, 2020
Editor's Note
COVID-19 is pushing U.S. healthcare to adopt practices it should have integrated years ago, and telehealth is at the top of the list. Why? Because it makes a lot of sense, especially for HME.
- By David Kopf
- Jun 01, 2020
Business Solutions
As epidemiologists and public health officials first started warning about COVID-19, some HME providers were already making plans. How has the industry responded to the public health emergency? How have these changes impacted their businesses and patients? How has public policy adjusted? How might all these changes impact the future of the HME?
- By David Kopf
- Jun 01, 2020
IFRs covers several issues related to loan forgiveness, loan review procedures, and borrower and lender responsibilities. VGM provides overview.
- By David Kopf
- May 28, 2020
The association has outlined a number of requests it is making in its public comments on CMS’s April 6 interim final rule. Comments are due June 1.
- By David Kopf
- May 28, 2020