Tag: AAHomecare
AAH joins efforts to extend telehealth flexibilities
December 9, 2024HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – AAHomecare joined 62 other organizations and health care providers in asking congressional leadership to extend the telehealth flexibilities that are set to expire Dec. 31 for at least two additional years. “The flexible telehealth policies put in place following the public health emergency (PHE) have been nothing shy of a lifeline for millions of patients – they have increased virtual access to a wider array of clinicians and services, mitigated the clinician shortage,...
In brief: Reimbursement relief, MA guardrails, Numotion pilot
December 6, 2024HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – More than 30 leading patient advocacy organizations have weighed in with congressional leadership to support including provisions from H.R. 5555 and S. 1294 in any legislative package that moves before the end of the year, AAHomecare reports.
In a Dec. 2 letter from the ITEM Coalition, the groups assert that the expiration of 75/25 blended Medicare reimbursement rates on Jan. 1, 2024, has resulted in a “crushing blow to DMEPOS suppliers and providers, threatening...
AAH on the hunt for next Homecare Champion
December 5, 2024HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – AAHomecare is accepting nominations for the Van G. Miller Homecare Champion Award, which celebrates individuals who have made significant contributions to improving patient care, advancing the industry and advocating for the needs of home care providers. To be considered for the Homecare Champion Award, nominees must demonstrate exceptional leadership, innovation and advocacy within the industry. Nominees can include industry professionals, caregivers, advocates and others who...
AAH makes tariffs top priority in coming months
December 5, 2024HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – AAHomecare hosted a call recently with 40 manufacturing stakeholders to discuss the potential impacts of new tariffs under president-elect Donald Trump and the industry’s response. Trump has signaled that he will impose tariffs on products from Mexico, Canada and China in 2025. “The hour-long call included an overview of the situation, as well as potential avenues to prevent or minimize the effects on our industry, such as engaging with the Commerce Dept. and Capitol...
Patient advocacy groups press leadership on reimbursement relief
December 4, 2024HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – More than 30 leading patient advocacy organizations have weighed in with congressional leadership to support including provisions from H.R. 5555 and S. 1294 in any legislative package that moves before the end of the year, AAHomecare reports.
In a Dec. 2 letter from the ITEM Coalition, the groups assert that the expiration of 75/25 blended Medicare reimbursement rates on Jan. 1, 2024, has resulted in a “crushing blow to DMEPOS suppliers and providers, threatening...
Stakeholders push two-channel option for CGMs
November 27, 2024Theresa Flaherty, Managing Editor
WASHINGTON – Users of continuous glucose monitors have reported difficulties obtaining equipment and supplies when their insurers eliminate coverage under DME, adding more evidence that there needs to be a two-channel option, stakeholders say.
As CMS has expanded coverage of CGMs and supplies, some payers have begun making it a pharmacy-only benefit, limiting brand choices and narrowing networks.
“One patient wrote that they attempted to obtain sensors from three different...
Stakeholders ‘full-steam ahead’ on reimbursement relief
November 22, 2024Theresa Flaherty, Managing Editor
WASHINGTON – The HME industry has collected 33 signatures for a congressional letter, engaged a PR firm and welcomed a champion into a new high-profile role in the Senate – all part of efforts to get reimbursement relief passed before the end of the year.
The letter, led by Reps. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, and Paul Tonko, D-N.Y., was sent to Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra, urging CMS to re-establish the 75/25 reimbursement rates in non-competitive bidding,...
Gayle Devin named chair of AAH council
November 18, 2024HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – Gayle Devin, CEO of Home Care Delivered, is the new chair of AAHomecare’s Corporate Partner Provider Council, the association has announced. Devin brings to the role more than 25 years of experience in strengthening and growing medical service companies, including CEO roles at both ActivStyle and Pinnacle Medical Solutions. “I am very excited to lead the council and provide a framework for CEOs to help shape AAHomecare’s strategic priorities and ensure that they...
Reimbursement relief: Keep pushing for signatures
October 31, 2024HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – So far, more than 20 members of the House of Representatives have joined a sign-on letter requesting that CMS re-establish 75-25 blended rates in non-rural, non-competitive bidding areas, according to AAHomecare.
“Given that Congress is currently out of session and House members are in the final weeks of campaign season, this is a promising start,” the association stated in a bulletin.
AAHomecare urges stakeholders to continue reaching out to representatives...
In brief: Sign-on letter goes live, Medline partners with Microsoft, WOY award moves to Heartland
October 18, 2024HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – Reps. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, Paul Tonko, D-N.Y., and Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa have released a sign-on letter in support of re-establishing the 75/25 Medicare blended reimbursement rate for DME in non-rural, non-competitive bid areas for 2025, AAHomecare has reported.
The association is asking stakeholders to reach out to their representative in the House of Representatives to ask them to join the sign-on letter. Stakeholders should direct Republican reps to contact...