Tag: Michigan
Medline plans new distribution center in Michigan
October 20, 2026HME News Staff
NORTHFIELD, Ill. – Medline plans to open a new distribution center in Van Buren Township, Mich., a suburb of Detroit, as part of its effort to build a Midwestern network. The 800,000-square-foot facility will add capacity and operational flexibility as the company invests to support its growth and the evolving needs of health care providers across all points of care. "This investment in Van Buren Township reflects Medline's continued focus on strengthening our Michigan distribution...
State wins: Michigan, Arizona
May 29, 2025HME News Staff
Michigan’s Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) recently updated annual quantity limits for CPAP and BiPAP supplies to allow for more frequent replacements on masks, tubing, filters and other related products across nine HCPCS codes, according to a bulletin from AAHomecare. “We’re thrilled that Michigan Medicaid has updated its coverage limits for CPAP and BiPAP supplies to better align with Medicare standards,” said Laura Haynes, president & CEO of the Michigan HomeCare...
MAMES seeks feedback on prior auth delays
January 27, 2021HME News Staff
MADISON, Wis. – MAMES requests examples from Michigan-based providers on situations were a prior authorization submitted for a traditionally non-covered item required more information, causing delays in patient access. As of Aug. 1, 2020, Wisconsin Medicaid removed the list of non-covered items from the DME service area of the Online Handbook in accordance with a federal statute. Since then, the MAMES Insurance Committee has been working on issues related to this change and...
CRT bill introduced in Michigan
October 2, 2019HME News Staff
LANSING, Mich. - Rep. Beau LaFave has introduced a bill in Michigan's House of Representatives that would establish focused policies and rules for complex rehab technology products and services, NCART reports. House Bill No. 4948, the “Complex Needs Patient Act,” would designate CRT as DME that is individually configured for an individual to meet his or her specific and unique medical, physical and functional needs. The bill would also set guidelines for qualified CRT suppliers, including...