House lawmakers re-introduce language that would exempt manual complex rehab chairs from bid program and also protect accessories for those chairs.
- By David Kopf
- Apr 16, 2019
Episode 006 examines key elements of the new round of the competitive bidding program and why providers need to start acting now; also offers details on upcoming legislative events.
- By David Kopf
- Apr 11, 2019
Owner of Penrod Medical Equipment joined to tackle issues facing small providers, such as tax reform, healthcare costs and the impact of regulations and the ACA.
- By David Kopf
- Apr 11, 2019
In one of the biggest healthcare frauds in U.S. history, the Feds round up DMEs, telemarketers and medical professionals in a $1.2 billion orthopedic brace scam; various industry insiders share their perspective.
- By David Kopf
- Apr 10, 2019
The new site, dmecbpeducation.com, offers a variety of resources to help providers prepare for Round 2021, including bid calculators based on new lead item pricing system.
- By David Kopf
- Apr 04, 2019
Bid contractor urges providers to review their enrollment records now, and ensure they understand the commonly owned and commonly controlled distinctions.
- By David Kopf
- Mar 26, 2019
VGM Insurance Services partners with Lexon Insurance Company to help HME providers meet new surety bond requirements for Round 2021.
- By David Kopf
- Mar 21, 2019
Volunteer state’s House and Senate unanimously vote to protect Medicaid patients’ access to specialized wheelchairs and accessories.
- By David Kopf
- Mar 21, 2019
Association meets with White House Domestic Policy Council on CMS’s addition of non-invasive ventilators to Round 2021.
- By David Kopf
- Mar 21, 2019
Latest installment in HMEB’s quickly growing podcast survey examines breast cancer legislation and six-year lookback audits.
- By David Kopf
- Mar 14, 2019
Information released on revised competitive bidding program released includes important dates, bid areas, product categories, and structural changes to the program.
- By David Kopf
- Mar 11, 2019
Public statement from AAHomcare’s Tom Ryan says including non-invasive ventilators in Round 2021 will hurt access for patients that ‘critically depend’ on them.
- By David Kopf
- Mar 11, 2019
Association calls on CMS to educate bidders on lead item pricing and to make additional checks that bidders submit bona fide bids.
- By David Kopf
- Mar 07, 2019
AAHomcare calls on providers to register for May 22-23 Washington Legislative Conference to get their best set of legislative meetings.
- By David Kopf
- Mar 07, 2019
Public awareness campaign backing Breast Cancer Equity Acts kicks into high gear on International Women’s Day.
- By David Kopf
- Mar 07, 2019
The latest edition of the recently launched industry news service meets with Brown & Fortunato's Jeffery Baird to examine managed care and Essentially Women's Nikki Jensen to discuss health opportunities.
- By David Kopf
- Mar 01, 2019
Legislation re-introduced in the House and debuted in the Senate would require Medicare to fund custom breast prostheses, the only part of the body Medicare doesn’t cover.
- By David Kopf
- Mar 01, 2019
Building on its wins in turning back Medicaid programs and other payer relations achievements, association taps David Chandler to help develop Medicare Advantage strategies.
- By David Kopf
- Feb 21, 2019
The latest edition of the newly launched industry news service interviews national association leaders about the legislative and regulatory agenda for HME and CRT over the coming months.
- By David Kopf
- Feb 14, 2019
KMESA is calling on HME businesses and stakeholders to lobby state lawmakers on behalf of legislation that would streamline DME requirements.
- By David Kopf
- Feb 14, 2019