Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) and Sen. Tammy … [Read more...]
Senate Companion Bill Calls for Medicare to Allow Ultralightweight Upgrade, Reduce Burden on Beneficiaries
Advocates Urge Support for H.R. 5371 During AAHomecare Fly-In
The Choices for Increased Mobility Act would give Medicare beneficiaries a path to upgrading their ultralightweight wheelchair frames.
Complex Rehab Technology (CRT) advocates on … [Read more...]
Briefly: FAHCS Announces 2025 Legislative Conference Dates; CMS to Provide ‘Flexibilities’ Following Hurricane Francine
Featuring the Florida Alliance of Home Care Services (FAHCS) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
FAHCS Schedules 2025 Legislative Conference for … [Read more...]
VGM Appoints New VP of Government Relations
The new executive has been a VGM leader in orthotics and prosthetics.
VGM & Associates has named Adam Miller its new … [Read more...]
Supreme Court Overturns Chevron Deference: Impact on HME Industry
Ruling could both help and hinder the industry’s goals and processes.
The recent Supreme Court decision to overturn … [Read more...]
Legislation Looking to Improve MA Prior-Authorization Process Could Be Big Win for HME Industry
Medicare Advantage plans are known for their copious use of the prior authorizations.
A group of bipartisan lawmakers last week … [Read more...]
Pharmacy Coalition: SCOTUS Should Uphold States’ Abilities to Regulate PBMs
The coalition is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold an Oklahoma law regulating pharmacy benefit managers.
A coalition of pharmacy organizations has asked … [Read more...]
Representatives Send Non-Invasive Ventilators Letter to CMS Administrator
The letter discusses Medicare Advantage plans denying NIV access to qualifying beneficiaries.
Eleven members of Congress have sent a letter to … [Read more...]
NACDS Statement to Senate Underscores Pharmacies’ Impact on Community Health
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores’ statement highlights pharmacies’ relationships with the neighborhoods they serve.
Due to their accessibility and clinical expertise, … [Read more...]
NACDS Praises Enactment of Oregon House Bill that Holds “PBMs Accountable”
HB 4149 will require pharmacy benefit managers to be licensed by the Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services.
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores … [Read more...]