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Author: Kay Cox
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February 1, 2006
Firing from All Cannons
In the December 2005 issue of HomeCare, AAHomecare reiterated its call to rally around the home oxygen patient community, which is made up of nearly oneRead More →: Firing from All Cannons -
January 1, 2006
Paying it Forward
The home care community is often called upon to predict the future. Looking into our crystal ball, we can predict that the budget crisis will continueRead More →: Paying it Forward -
December 1, 2005
Stand Up for O2 Patients
November was National Homecare Month and also Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Awareness Month. During the month, days were set aside to recognizeRead More →: Stand Up for O2 Patients -
November 1, 2005
On the Supply Side
The American Association for Homecare has heard the voices of medical supplies members who are speaking up about the needs that are unique to that sector.Read More →: On the Supply Side -
October 1, 2005
HME Steps Up
Hurricane Katrina illustrated how integral home care is to the lives of many families. A tragic photo on the front page of The New York Times showed aRead More →: HME Steps Up -
September 1, 2005
Cultivating Change
Over the summer months, the right combination of sunshine, rain and nutrients produces great grass. It’s pretty simple, actually. On the political andRead More →: Cultivating Change -
August 1, 2005
Home Care’s Foundation
I appreciate the fact that the small business entrepreneurs are some of the great innovators in our nation. After all, men and women who run small businessesRead More →: Home Care’s Foundation -
July 1, 2005
Beating the Drum
Imagine more than 300 dedicated home care providers representing all 50 states gathering in Washington, D.C., uniting with one strong voice, promotingRead More →: Beating the Drum -
June 1, 2005
United We Must Stand
The American Association for Homecare’s membership is opposed to competition that is unfair and unreasonable. Our providers, large and small, fight forRead More →: United We Must Stand -
May 1, 2005
A Habit of Unity
Bryce Harlow, who was an adviser to three presidents and a lobbyist for many years in Washington, once said: If the business community would ever abandonRead More →: A Habit of Unity -
April 1, 2005
Focusing on Health Care
Currently in Congress, the focus on health care policy will likely continue to be Social Security followed by Medicaid and Medicare, in that order. TheRead More →: Focusing on Health Care -
March 1, 2005
Plotting the Road Map
With the dust settling in Washington, it’s easier to see the legislative and regulatory landscape for 2005. The president has delivered his fiscal yearRead More →: Plotting the Road Map