DALLAS—Securing better reimbursement rates and moving to new technologies like eprescribing are the top priorities for home medical equipment (HME)advocates in 2023, industry leaders said March 30 at Medtrade, the country’s largest HME conference and tradeshow.
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AAHomecare seeks clear guidance from CMS for patient care post-PHE
AAHomecare and oxygen stakeholders joined major respiratory associations in asking HHS to protect access to respiratory products for patients who qualified for care under relaxed guidelines during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE).
Competitive bidding, e-prescribing, MA on the DC docket
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (November 4, 2022)—AAHomecare's Payer Relations Council has been working on highlighting the value of the home medical equipment (HME) and creating consistent messaging and tangible resources providers can use to speak with payers, Medicaid programs and state legislators.
INDIANAPOLIS (November 3, 2022)—Indiana home medical equipment (HME) suppliers are eligible for a grant equivalent to 8.1% of their qualified Medicaid billings, part of the relief made possible through funds targeted for home- and community-based services (HCBS) under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).
ATLANTA (October 27, 2022)—The home medical equipment (HME) industry faces a wide range of questions as 2022 winds down, experts said at the latest Medtrade East expo and conference this week—including whether providers will get any relief from rising prices, what the November election will bring and which COVID-19-related waivers will continue and for how long.
ARLINGTON, Va. (September 22, 2022)—The American Association for Homecare (AAHomecare) board of directors approved the appointment of Nick Bush to a board of directors at large seat for the 2022-2023 board class. Bush is the director of business development with Direct Supply Brands and brings more than 15 years of experience in the health care industry. In his current role, Bush is focused on leveraging technology to help providers improve care, efficiency and outcomes in health care.
ARLINGTON, Va. (September 8, 2022)—Has your company provided durable medical equipment (DME) and services during a natural disaster? The DME Community Emergency Response Group is conducting a survey on your costs.
ATLANTA (August 31, 2022)—Each year the home medical equipment (HME) community recognizes a professional in the HME community who has made an exceptional contribution to the homecare sector throughout their career. AAHomecare is currently seeking nominations for the 2022 Van Miller Homecare Champion to be honored at the Stand Up for Homecare reception at Medtrade East in Atlanta for:
WASHINGTON, D.C. (August 18, 2022)—Disability group advocates and mobility stakeholders are energized the wake of the announcement from Centers of Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) opening the Medicare National Coverage Determination (NCD) for seat elevation systems used with power wheelchairs.
ARLINGTON, Va. (August 11, 2022)—In October, AAHomecare will host the first meeting of its newly formed Diabetes Council in Arlington, Virginia for key leaders in the diabetes market. The board of directors voted in July to establish this new council to meet the needs of member providers in this space.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 28, 2022)—Bringing together home medical equipment (HME) leaders from around the nation, the American Association for Homecare (AAHomecare) Virtual Washington Legislative Conference offers providers and manufacturers an opportunity to advocate for HME policy priorities with members of Congress and staffers through Zoom-enabled meetings.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 28, 2022)—The American Association for Homecare’s (AAHomecare) quarterly supplier number tracking sheet is now available with July 2022 data.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 28, 2022)—Mobility stakeholders and patient group leaders are preparing for an expected opening of the National Coverage Determination (NCD) for seat elevation and standing systems for power wheelchairs.
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (July 14, 2022)—Last week, Alabama Medicaid announced that CPAP and BiPAP devices will be billed as a “straight purchase,” ending the rental period payment process for this equipment. The agency also announced the waiver of the compliance requirement for CPAP and BIPAP devices and updated allowable quantities for PAP supplies. The new measures go into effect Aug. 1, 2022.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 20, 2022)—The American Association for Homecare (AAHomecare) has engaged Dobson | DaVanzo & Associates, a well-respected actuary firm, to conduct a study to assess the direct and indirect costs of providing intermittent catheters (HCPCS A4351, A4352, A4353).
WASHINTON, D.C. (June 14, 2022)—As parents scramble to find baby formula, insurance companies and Medicaid plans need to cover breastmilk storage bags and the breast pump replacement parts to support the increased need to breastfeed and pump, the American Association for Homecare (AAHomecare) Breastfeeding Coalition said in a statement.
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (June 10, 2022)—AAHomecare’s membership has re-elected three officers for the 2022-2023 year, and also has approved six board members for three-year terms.
The officers re-elected for 2022-2023 term are:
WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 1, 2022)—On Monday, March 28th, President Biden released a $5.8 trillion proposed budget for fiscal year (FY) 2023, which begins Oct. 1, 2022. While the White House budget is simply a request and Congress has final say on government spending, it does provide a window into the president’s priorities and where his administration wants to direct its efforts going forward.
ALBANY, N.Y. (March 17, 2022)—The American Association for Homecare (AAHomecare) is working with the North East Medical Equipment Providers Association (NEMEP) on legislative efforts to pass rate floor bills in the New York state legislature that would require Medicaid managed care organizations to pay at least 100% of the state Medicaid fee schedule.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (February 24, 2022)—Building support for H.R. 6641, the DMEPOS Relief Act of 2022, remains a top priority for the American Association for Homecare (AAHomecare) and other home medical equipment (HME) stakeholder groups.