CMS outlines how DME MAC contractors are to begin implementing retroactive reimbursement per the law; process should begin in May.
- By David Kopf
- Feb 09, 2017
A week after announcing major bid program overhaul that would have merged all rounds, including the mail-order competition, into a single round, CMS puts the plan back under wraps.
- By David Kopf
- Feb 08, 2017
Association leader Tom Ryan outlines the various legislative items the organization has begun to focus on in the New Year.
- By David Kopf
- Jan 19, 2017
CMS provides update on additional six-month delay of bid expansion pricing, other elements of newly approved law.
- By David Kopf
- Jan 05, 2017
Business Solutions
Every January, we project 10 key market, product, technology, reimbursement, regulatory, legislative, or patient care trends that will impact providers over the next 12 months. This year brings competitive bidding’s continued impact, audits, providers’ continued efforts to diversify and even reinvent their businesses, and more.
- By David Kopf
- Jan 01, 2017
Legislation that incorporates rural bidding relief and CRT provisions becomes law; AAHomecare highlights need for permanent bidding fix.
- By David Kopf
- Dec 15, 2016
Pres. Obama is expected to approve legislation, which provides rural bid relief; AAHomecare head Ryan addresses debate over a key pay-for provision.
- By David Kopf
- Dec 08, 2016
The 21st Century Cures Act provides six months of retroactive relief for rural providers suffering from national bid expansion.
- By David Kopf
- Dec 01, 2016
President elect also taps healthcare policy consultant Verma as CMS administrator.
- By David Kopf
- Nov 29, 2016
As the 114th Congress returns for its last session, the industry doubles-down on reforming bid expansion in hopes of rural relief.
- By David Kopf
- Nov 17, 2016
AAHomecare urged providers to lobby their lawmakers to back rural relief. Concentrated effort will focus on next week.
Legislative and advocacy events, official recognition of HME Woman of the Year and a visit from Rep. Price highlight annual event.
Election of President elect Trump and a Republican-dominated Congress could see a industry-related policies repealed.
- By David Kopf
- Nov 10, 2016
New rule bases bid ceilings on 2015 unadjusted fee schedule; lowers surety bond to $50K per CBA bid.
- By David Kopf
- Oct 31, 2016
In a 'no-win scenario,' beneficiaries wind up paying out of pocket for needed HME while some providers file non-assigned claims.
- By David Kopf
- Oct 26, 2016
GAO report shows number of DMEPOS beneficiaries covered by bidding declined after Round Two implementation.
- By David Kopf
- Oct 20, 2016
AAHomecare-backed research shows Medicare reimbursement rates for HME cover only 88% of overall costs for businesses providing equipment and relates services.
- By David Kopf
- Oct 20, 2016
AAHomecare, advocates focus legislative efforts on Congressional session beginning after November elections.
- By David Kopf
- Oct 06, 2016
Observation Deck
Competitive bidding-derived rates are reverberating across more payers.
Business Solutions
Each fall we turn to the members of HMEB's editorial advisory board to gain their insights into the trends, obstacles, challenges and opportunities that providers should consider as they shape their business strategies for the next several months. This year, many of the board members are telling us that the future will likely be what providers make of it.
- By David Kopf
- Oct 01, 2016