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KFF Research: Medicare Advantage Plans’ Advertising Causes FOMO in Seniors

Marketing campaigns do not, however, typically discuss the Plans' limitations.

Industry Urges Support of Breast Cancer Patient Equity Act

The bill would provide Medicare coverage for custom breast prosthetics.

AAHomecare: Focus Now on Grassroots Follow-Up for H.R. 5555 & S. 1294

Cosponsor support is critical to the bills' chances of being included in year-end legislative packages, association says.

AAHomecare’s Tom Ryan Praises DMEPOS Relief Act of 2023

Rallying support for H.R. 5555 will be a priority, the association said.

Medicare Rate Relief Bill Introduced in U.S. House

The new bill is the DMEPOS Relief Act of 2023.

NRRTS Launches Guidelines for CRT Repairs

Repair guidelines involve changes for consumers, providers, payers, clinicians, and manufacturers.

Briefly: The ISS Announces a Virtual 2024 Event; CBIC Gives a CBP Update

Featuring the International Seating Symposium and the Competitive Bidding Implementation Contractor.

NHIA: Rep. Dingell Supports Home Infusion During Energy & Commerce Hearing

Other Members of Congress at the meeting also supported Medicare home infusion improvements.

AAHomecare: Potential Reimbursement Cuts a Top Industry Concern

Funding expected to be a top talking point during Legislative Conference.

Senators Send “In-the-Home” Letter to CMS

Senators Hassan, Blackburn, Casey, and Duckworth were the authors.



New Bill to Provide Path for Titanium, Carbon Fiber Wheelchair Upgrades

H.R. 5371 was introduced by Rep. John Joyce (R-Pa.) on Sept. 8.

CMS Announces DME Information Following Hurricane Idalia

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services bulletin included flexibilities in the wake of the storm.

NHIA Submits Comments to FDA Regarding At-Home Use Medical Technologies

National Home Infusion Association CEO/President Connie Sullivan sent the letter.

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

Why "Advantage" is a misleading name for too many MAPs.

AAHomecare Launches Market Impact Survey

Input wanted from suppliers of home oxygen therapy, CPAP devices & hospital beds.

Briefly: An Earnings Announcement, a Speakers’ Deadline, & Hawaiian Wildfire Guidance

Featuring Cardinal Health, Medtrade, and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

Catching Up with Medicare Mobility Reimbursement News

ACU-Serve's Noel Neil provides policy and funding updates for power mobility devices.

Summer Legislative Push: Rallying Support for S. 1294

The timing is now to talk to policy makers about the importance of appropriate Medicare reimbursement.

Briefly: A CMS Educational Opportunity, AARC Fellow Nominations, and the First MedTrans Rodeo

Featuring CGS Administrators, the American Association for Respiratory Care, and Medline Industries.

August Reminder: CMS-588 Electronic Funds Transfer Need to Go to NPE

This change goes into effect starting Aug. 21.

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