WASHINGTON, D.C. (January 27, 2016)—Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Office of Minority Health (CMS OMH), released a new Guide to Preventing Readmissions among Racially and Ethnically Diverse Medicare Beneficiaries.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (January 27, 2016)—Since the start of the New Year, AAHomecare leadership has taken part in numerous discussions with leading companies and associations in the HME sector to map out strategy to get relief for companies in rural areas, as well as those in other non-bid areas, now subject to Medicare competitive bidding-derived pricing.
WHEELING, ILL. (January 27, 2016)—MMF Industries, a world-class supplier of security, cash handling and metal products, has introduced a new product line to help families organize, secure and protect prescription drugs from misuse. With the abuse of prescription medication on the rise, the new line, Med-Master, is a secure locking storage solution that is helping to prevent mishandling and theft of drugs that are found in the home and easily accessible.
The premiere trade show of the HME industry descends upon the glitz of Las Vegas in February
WASHINGTON, D.C. (January 26, 2016)—In order to effectively implement provisions of the Affordable Care Act, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized a rule detailing reforms to the rebate and reimbursement systems for Medicaid prescription drugs, which will save federal and state governments an estimated $2.7 billion over five years.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (January 26, 2016)—Many suppliers have been waiting to learn when CMS will adjust the fee schedules for group 3 accessories for power wheelchairs as mandated by the Patient Access and Medicare Protection Act (PAMPA). Unfortunately, CMS has published that the adjustments to the fee schedule will not be available until July 1, 2016.
Industry pressures have required providers to pivot and adapt their businesses at faster-than-normal rates in an effort to counter reduced reimbursements and tougher regulatory requirements
LAS VEGAS (January 22, 2016)—Medtrade Spring is coming soon (about 40 days away), but it’s not too late to find reasonable airfare and book a hotel to Las Vegas. This year’s show is scheduled for February 29–March 2, 2016, at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center.
LENEXA, KS (January 21, 2016)—Mediware Information Systems, Inc. is hosting a free webinar for attendees on Tuesday, February 9, 2016, at 1:00 CT, 2:00 ET, to offer insights on the changing marketplace and the opportunities available to your organization in 2016. The webinar is entitled “The Parallel Avenues to Success, New Opportunities For Today’s Healthcare Entrepreneur.”