North Carolina HME association grows to also represent Virginia; becomes Atlantic Coast Medical Equipment Services Association.
- By David Kopf
- Dec 01, 2016
President elect also taps healthcare policy consultant Verma as CMS administrator.
- By David Kopf
- Nov 29, 2016
The plan includes 10 DMEPOS-related investigations, including reports on nebulizers, power wheelchairs, and PAP therapy devices.
- By David Kopf
- Nov 17, 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Election of President elect Trump and a Republican-dominated Congress could see a industry-related policies repealed.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
Editor's Note
HME will push the 114th one last time for rural bid relief. Can we make a lame duck fly?
- By David Kopf
- Nov 01, 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
Effort designed to help providers push for CRT legislation during 'lame duck' session of Congress; NCART will provide a legislative update. UPDATE: Video replay now available.
- By David Kopf
- Oct 25, 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 will honor O.E. Meyer vice president as first recipient of new award at Standup for Homecare, during Medtrade.
- By David Kopf
- Oct 13, 2016
Four women selected from 37 candidates for inaugural award program; winner to be announced Nov. 1 at Medtrade.
- By David Kopf
- Oct 13, 2016
AAHomecare, advocates focus legislative efforts on Congressional session beginning after November elections.
- By David Kopf
- Oct 06, 2016
Providers urged to add their audit data to help demonstrate audit program’s burdensome nature.
- By David Kopf
- Oct 06, 2016
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
Editor's Note
Has the industry finally hit the point where it simply can't deal with Medicare?
- By David Kopf
- Oct 01, 2016
Observation Deck
Competitive bidding-derived rates are reverberating across more payers.