BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (March 19, 2019)—President Donald Trump signed HR 6201, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act into law yesterday. The bill responds to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) by providing paid sick leave and free coronavirus testing expanding food assistance and unemployment benefits, and requiring employers to provide additional protections for health care workers.
Legislation & Regulation
From the latest on the Durable Medical Equipment Prosthetics Orthotics and Supplies Competitive Bidding changes, to the Patient-Driven Groupings Model, to legislation affecting how providers do business, HomeCare is here to keep you informed. Find news and articles from our experts to guide you as you navigate the policies that affect your business.
Care in the home becomes a national imperative
Beneficiary Enrollment Notification and Eligibility Simplification Act of 2019 HR 2477/S 1280
Growing jobs, reducing costs & meeting needs
The legislation & regulation that made last year
WASHINGTON, D.C. (December 18, 2019)—Provisions permanently excluding manual complex rehab technology (CRT) wheelchairs from the competitive bidding program have been included in FY 2020 appropriations legislation. The legislation also exempts CRT manual accessories from bidding-derived pricing for an 18-month period, starting Jan. 1, 2020.
The Safeguarding Medicare Access to Respiratory Therapy Act of 2019
Looking to California & New York
They offer an improved alternative to CMS audit practices
Home sleep tests & providing therapy
Preparing for revenue shortfalls before the new billing mandate
White Papers
Industry evaluates pros and cons of the easy-to-get devices as it plans for market impact.