Legislative


HME Christian Fellowship Hosts Prayer Breakfast

Author, ministry leader Robertson keynotes second annual event at Medtrade 2012.

Author, ministry leader Robertson keynotes second annual event at Medtrade 2012.

Wilson to Providers: Become HME Zealots

AAHomecare head says providers must redouble their efforts to back H.R. 6490 in run-up to the election.

AAHomecare head says providers must redouble their efforts to back H.R. 6490 in run-up to the election.

MPP Bill Picks up Two Co-Sponsors

H.R. 6490 now claims 16 backers, associations urge providers to join campaign to support bill.

H.R. 6490 now claims 16 backers, associations urge providers to join campaign to support bill.

PAMS Webinar Explains MPP

Experts outline program's benefits; discuss legislative objectives, challenges, opportunities.

Experts outline program's benefits; discuss legislative objectives, challenges, opportunities.

AAHomecare Cuts Dues

Association revises dues structure to encourage more providers to join industry advocacy efforts.

Association revises dues structure to encourage more providers to join industry advocacy efforts.

Round Two: Bracing for 2013

Industry Roundtable

Round Two: Bracing for 2013

HMEB’s Editorial Advisory Board discusses Round Two of competitive bidding along with a host of other challenges providers face in the coming year.

The coming year promises a rough ride for the industry. Providers face many issues: competitive bidding Round Two; the fight to replace it with the MPP; the continued assault of pre- and post-payment audits; the pending face-to-face rule; and pior authorization for power mobility to name just a few. HMEB’s editorial advisory board discuss these issues and more and share their insights on how providers should approach 2013.

91 Charged in $430 Million Medicare Fraud Crackdown

Medicare Fraud Strike Force nabs various health professionals for alleged false billing of various items, including DME.

Medicare Fraud Strike Force nabs various health professionals for alleged false billing of various items, including DME.

Editor's Note

Time to 'Go Big'

It's do-or-die time in the fight against national competitive bidding.



HME Christian Fellowship Hosting Prayer Breakfast

Author, ministry leader Robertson to keyote second annual event.

Author, ministry leader Robertson to keyote second annual event.

Rep. Price Debuts MPP Bill

Thirteen lawmakers co-sponsor H.R. 6490, which would replace CMS’s competitive bidding with industry’s program.

Thirteen lawmakers co-sponsor H.R. 6490, which would replace CMS’s competitive bidding with industry’s program.

Tom Price Slated for Medtrade

MPP lawmaker to attend special industry reception.

MPP lawmaker to attend special industry reception.

MK Battery Expands Power for Funding’s Reach

Effort at Medtrade aims to broaden the range of healthcare stakeholders working to raise funds for industry.

Effort at Medtrade aims to broaden the range of healthcare stakeholders working to raise funds for industry.

House Hearing Highlights NCB’s Flaws

Testimony at Small Business Subcommittee sets stage for advancement of MPP bill.

Testimony at Small Business Subcommittee sets stage for advancement of MPP bill.

ATP Involvement Needed for K0005s Starting in March

Providers of ultralight chairs must comply for claims with dates of service on or after March 1, 2013.

Providers of ultralight chairs must comply for claims with dates of service on or after March 1, 2013.

CMS Launches ACA Calls Starting Thursday

CMS is hosting first in a series of Open Door Forums concerning the Affordable Care Act.

CMS is hosting first in a series of Open Door Forums concerning the Affordable Care Act.

AAHomecare to CMS: Rein in F2F Rule

Expanded list of HME requiring face-to-face will cause claim delays, hurt patient access to equipment.

Expanded list of HME requiring face-to-face will cause claim delays, hurt patient access to equipment.

Industry to Testify Before House Next Week

HME representatives will catalog bidding problems at Tuesday's House Small Business hearing.

HME representatives will catalog bidding problems at Tuesday's House Small Business hearing.

Observation Deck

Getting Stuck with the Bill

Is the surety bond a ball and chain for suppliers who go out of business?

Rep. Price Takes Lead on MPP in House

Georgia lawmaker will help shape, launch legislation to advance competitive bidding repeal/replace program.

Georgia lawmaker will help shape, launch legislation to advance competitive bidding repeal/replace program.

Providers Urged to Drive MPP Bill Support

AAHomecare calls on providers to help garner co-sponsors for Price legislation during recess.

AAHomecare calls on providers to help garner co-sponsors for Price legislation during recess.

Webinars & Webcasts

Fast-tracking Retail
Reversing competitive bidding cuts through ramping up your cash sales strategy.

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