Medicare’s DME MAC contractors have issued a joint … [Read more...]
Medicare DME MACs Issue Coding Reminders on Power Wheelchair Hardware, Accessories
OIG: Skin Substitute Trends ‘Raise Major Concerns’ for Wound Care Fraud, Waste, Abuse
A new study, however, warns against "one-size-fits-all" reimbursement methodology.
The U.S. Department of Health & Human … [Read more...]
AAHomecare: ‘One Big, Beautiful Bill’ Includes ‘Very Fluid’ Medicaid Provisions
The Congressional Budget Office said H.R. 1 could leave more than 7 million people in the United States without health coverage.
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DMEPOS Relief Act Introduced in the U.S. House
H.R. 2005 would restore the 75/25 blended reimbursement rate that expired at the end of 2023.
A bill that would bring funding relief to many … [Read more...]
CMS Classification of TAI as Prosthetic Devices Opens Door for Reimbursement
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services published a positive Benefit Category Determination for TAI, catheters and accessories on Jan. 13.
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United Spinal Urges Stakeholders to Act Now to Preserve Medicaid Access
The association said Medicaid funding cuts could force people with disabilities out of their homes and into facilities.
United Spinal Association is urging Complex Rehab … [Read more...]
AAHomecare to Debut Payer Transparency Portal in January
The upcoming feature will enable AAHomecare members to more efficiently track and analyze reimbursement rates.
The American Association for Homecare (AAHomecare) … [Read more...]
ITEM Coalition Sends 75/25 Reimbursement Rate Letter to Congressional Leaders
More than 30 advocacy organizations are urging Congress to protect access to home medical equipment.
The ITEM Coalition has sent a letter to … [Read more...]
AAHomecare Reports Growing Congressional Support for Return of 75/25 Blended Rate
The sign-on letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services discusses access issues to home medical equipment.
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Inside the Leitten NCB Report: How DME Can Save Medicare Money
The newly published VGM report emphasizes that durable medical equipment is an investment rather than a cost to be reduced.
The Medicare national competitive bidding program … [Read more...]