Tag: AAHomecare
AAHomecare promotes Cadie McGonagill, realigns payer relations team
October 15, 2026HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – AAHomecare has promoted Cadie McGonagill to vice president of managed care and government payers. In her new role, she will lead the association’s advocacy strategy and engagement with Medicare Advantage plans, managed care organizations, and other government payers to advance access to care and strengthen patient-centered coverage policies. “Cadie McGonagill brought deep payer relationships and industry knowledge to this role, and her promotion to vice president reflects...
Mobility Act heads to president’s desk
October 1, 2026HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – The Choices for Increased Mobility Act, H.R. 1703, passed the U.S. Senate by unanimous consent on Sept. 30, clearing its final legislative hurdle.
The bill, which will create separate HCPCS codes for manual wheelchair bases made with titanium or carbon fiber and those made without those materials, now heads to the president for his signature, according to AAHomecare.
"This is a tremendous win for Medicare beneficiaries who rely on lightweight mobility technology,"...
AAHomecare launches surveys on state licensure, Humana audits
October 1, 2026HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – AAHomecare is launching a nationwide supplier survey to assess the ability of DMEPOS suppliers to access state licensure requirements. The National Provider Enrollment (NPE) contractors are updating their licensure databases with significant updates on state licensure requirements. Why it’s urgent, AAHomecare says: Licensure requirements vary by location and product category, and suppliers planning to bid in Round 2028 must be appropriately licensed in the product category...
In brief: Accendra Health CEO, Reliable Medical buy, SpinLife franchise
September 18, 2026HME News Staff
RICHMOND, Va. – Accendra Health has named Kenneth Gardner-Smith as its next president and CEO, succeeding Edward Pesicka, who announced his plans to retire in August.
Gardner-Smith, who has served on the company’s board of directors since March 2022, is expected to assume the role early in the fourth quarter of 2026. He currently serves as CEO of Veritas Veterinary Partners, a national specialty and emergency veterinary platform, where he spearheaded a strategy reset and executive...
AAHomecare fills out board of directors
September 17, 2026HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – AAHomecare’s board of directors has approved Josh Marx, CEO of Medical Service Company and past board chairman and president, as treasurer. "Having Josh Marx serve as treasurer keeps an eye on the association's fiscal viability for the extended future," said Tom Ryan, CEO and president of AAHomecare. "Josh most recently served as chairman of the board and has a keen understanding of our current challenges and opportunities. He brings a great deal of knowledge...
Providers warn of closures, layoffs under RID competitive bidding
September 10, 2026HME News Staff
ARLINGTON, Va. – The remote-item delivery (RID) framework for the next round of the competitive bidding program (CBP) could lead to heavy layoffs across the home medical equipment (HME) industry, according to a new survey from AAHomecare.
To capture the real-world impact of the Round 2021 (RID) Competitive Bidding Program, AAHomecare surveyed the industry this August, and the results confirm what many providers have long feared: this program threatens patient access on a national scale.
Based...
North Carolina extends DME rate floor, but long-term funding concerns grow nationwide
August 28, 2026By Theresa Flaherty, Contributing Writer
RALEIGH, N.C. - A three-year extension of the DME rate floor for North Carolina Medicaid provides well-earned relief for providers, but industry stakeholders say reimbursement pressures continue to mount nationwide.
The North Carolina General Assembly has approved a state budget that extends the rate floor for Medicaid for an additional two years through June 30, 2029. In May, Gov. Josh Stein signed HB696 into law, providing an initial one-year extension through June 30, 2027.
“Our...
JJ Pistoor moves into top role for Medical Supplies Council
August 24, 2026HME News Staff
WOBURN, Mass. – Geriatric Medical and DDP Medical Supply have announced that JJ Pistoor, chief revenue officer, has been named chair of AAHomecare’s Medical Supplies Council. Pistoor, who previously served as vice chair of the council, will now lead the council’s work on behalf of member companies nationwide. “I’m honored to have been selected to lead this council,” he said. “It’s a privilege to work alongside such a committed group of providers, manufacturers...
AAH surveys providers on bid impact
August 17, 2026HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – AAHomecare is conducting a brief, time-sensitive survey to help gauge the potential business and workforce impact of the upcoming remote-item delivery (RID) framework for the next round of Medicare’s competitive bidding program. The association says it will only share aggregate results from the survey. “We are committed to protecting the HME industry and ensuring that the supplier perspective is heard in key conversations,” notes Tom Ryan, AAHomecare president...
CMS suspends more than 100 DME suppliers in fraud crackdown
July 23, 2026HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has suspended more than 100 DME suppliers and revoked the Medicare billing privileges of 725 suppliers as part of a broader effort to combat fraud in the program. CMS Administrator Mehmet Oz and Deputy Administrator Kimberly Brandt announced the enforcement actions during a July 9 press event, saying the suppliers had billed Medicare more than $1.5 billion. Brandt said the actions have “wiped out the majority of DME fraud...