Attributing the decision to COVID-19 as well as other factors, NIVs will not be part of Round 2021, and any DMEPOS supplier can provide the devices, as well as any other ventilator types covered by Medicare.
- By David Kopf
- Apr 09, 2020
Industry association reminds providers that CMS’s relaxed coverage requirements are to help fight COVID-19 and to not only judiciously apply the new guidelines but help police any abuse.
- By David Kopf
- Apr 07, 2020
President Trump uses Defense Production Act to order Health and Human Services and Department of Homeland Security to facilitate increased ventilator production by six manufacturers.
- By David Kopf
- Apr 02, 2020
In response to COVID-19, CMS’s new Interim Final Rule incorporates several relief provisions that industry advocates requested to help providers better care for patients during the pandemic, but does not include a Round 2021 delay.
- By David Kopf
- Apr 01, 2020
The House passed the stimulus package, which includes various HME provisions including the extension of the 50/50 blended rate for HME in rural and non-contiguous, non-bid areas, and Pres. Trump signed the legislation into law.
- By David Kopf
- Mar 28, 2020
Bill includes an extension of the 50/50 blended rate for HME in rural and non-contiguous, non-bid areas, and temporarily eliminates the 2 percent Medicare sequester reduction, and eliminates some telehealth requirements.
- By David Kopf
- Mar 26, 2020
President of national HME provider AdaptHealth joins the HME Business Podcast to discuss what kinds of changes his business is making to continue caring for oxygen patients during COVID-19, as well as the need for providers to convince Congress and CMS to protect patient access to oxygen equipment during COVID-19.
- By David Kopf
- Mar 26, 2020
Editor's Note
As the country stays at home and engages in social distancing, the HME industry starts shaping its response to a pandemic that threatens many vulnerable patient groups.
- By David Kopf
- Mar 19, 2020
In order to help HME providers better serve patients during pandemic, industry association asks agency to change coverage and documentation requirements. At the top of the list: a requirement waiver for respiratory equipment and a one year competitive bidding delay.
- By David Kopf
- Mar 19, 2020
As state governments call on Trump Administration to release Federal supplies of PPEs and other medical resources, VGM calls on HME stakeholders to push for priority access in order to help contain COVID-19.
- By David Kopf
- Mar 19, 2020
Association leaders shared updates on legislation, the standard written order process, payer relations and AAHomecare’s plans to add members and increase its operating budget.
- By Haley Samsel
- Mar 05, 2020
Editor's Note
Providers need to carve out some time to urge lawmakers to support legislative initiatives to protect non-invasive ventilators and give relief to non-rural, non-bid area providers.
- By David Kopf
- Mar 01, 2020
Observation Deck
Your HME advocacy efforts on social media truly save lives. Here’s a story of how early Facebook advocacy efforts made meaningful impact.
- By Lisa Wells
- Mar 01, 2020
Attendees as Medtrade Spring will be able to meet with representatives of CBIC, CEDI, the DME MACs, NSC, PDAC and QIC on the expo floor, as well as take in a CBIC presentation on the Round 2021 timeline.
- By David Kopf
- Feb 20, 2020
To help providers understand its broad range of payer relations and advocacy services, AAHomecare is working with HME Business to implement a more interactive AAHomecare Update at the upcoming Medtrade Spring.
- By Haley Samsel
- Feb 20, 2020
CPAPs are being sold via Walmart.com to North Dakota consumers contrary to Federal and state laws, as well as North Dakota’s licensing requirements.
- By David Kopf
- Feb 20, 2020
Association underscores three primary concerns regarding President’s 2021 proposed budget, and lists a total 15 aspects of the budget that impact or relate to HME.
- By David Kopf
- Feb 20, 2020
Industry groups still reviewing budget administration’s budget, but suggested provisions include a reform and expansion of competitive bidding.
- By David Kopf
- Feb 13, 2020
Editor's Note
Providers need to carve out some time to urge lawmakers to support legislative initiatives to protect non-invasive ventilators and give relief to non-rural, non-bid area providers.
- By David Kopf
- Feb 06, 2020
Besides a new name and look, AAHomecare Insider aims to help providers learn about the association’s range of services and more easily get to the information they need.
- By David Kopf
- Feb 06, 2020