Tag: National HME
In brief: Bills move forward, National HME makes buy, OIG reviews CGMs
December 8, 2023HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – The House Energy & Commerce Committee on Dec. 6 approved an amended version of H.R. 5555 that extends the 75/25 blended rate in non-competitive bidding areas through 2024.
The amended language does not, however, include the 90/10 blended rate adjustment for suppliers in former CBAs, according to a bulletin from AAHomecare.
The Senate Finance Committee included similar 75/25 language from S. 1294 in a health package in November.
“This...
National HME buys Hospice Source
December 6, 2023HME News Staff
IRVING, Texas – National HME, a provider of durable medical equipment and services to hospice and alternate sites of care, has acquired Dallas-based Hospice Source.
The deal provides National HME with added capacity to offer best-in-class service and solutions to hospices and their patients across the United States.
“We are thankful for the new health care provider relationships created through this acquisition and we are excited for the opportunity to provide...
In brief: Pharmacy deserts, new CEO at National HME, OM donation
October 28, 2022HME News Staff
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The National Community Pharmacists Association and the University of Southern California are collaborating on a new interactive mapping tool that could promote health equity by identifying pharmacy shortage areas in the United States. The tool can also help policymakers see the consequences of pharmacy benefit manager practices that are believed to contribute to pharmacy access issues. The tool shows nearly one in four neighborhoods nationwide are pharmacy shortage areas....
National HME welcomes new CEO
October 26, 2022HME News Staff
IRVING, Texas – National HME, a provider of DME solutions to hospice and alternate sites of care, has announced Jeffrey Waldman as its chairman of the board and CEO. Before joining National HME, Waldman spent 18 years at Henry Schein in executive roles in the U.S. and international distribution businesses, most recently as president of the medical device business unit. He was part of a leadership team that led the transformation of the company to become the No. 2 physician and alternate care...
National HME on being a 'silent partner'
March 29, 2021Theresa Flaherty, Managing Editor
IRVING, Texas—Andrew Ingram wasn't looking to make a change when he took the helm at National HME, a provider of DME to hospice agencies. But, after more than 25 years in health care services, including roles at McKesson, Apria and, most recently, at Encompass Health, where he was responsible for the organization's hospice service line, the new CEO saw an opportunity to take the company to a new level.
"It's a combination of the value they brought to the table and I'm a strong...
In brief: Screening calls, C-suite changes, scholarship
January 29, 2021HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – CMS is having a subcontractor of the National Supplier Clearinghouse call supplier locations to make sure they’re open and available for inspection, according to AAHomecare.
Early in the COVID-19 public health emergency, CMS waived the requirement that suppliers be open at a physical location a minimum of 30 hours per week (supplier standard No. 7). The waiver was lifted in July and CMS announced it would move forward with physical inspections. The agency assured...
National HME names new CEO
January 25, 2021HME News Staff
IRVING, Texas – National HME, a provider of DME solutions to the hospice market, has appointed Andy Ingram as CEO. Before joining National HME, Ingram spent 11 years at Encompass Health in senior leadership roles, including executive vice president of operations. In this role, Ingram was responsible for the organization’s hospice service line, which generated about $200 million in annual revenues throughout 85 locations across 18 states. Prior to Encompass, he served as regional vice...
In brief: HME Audit Key builds strong case, National HME furthers reach
July 8, 2016HME News Staff
WASHINGTON - Results are in for the AAHomecare HME Audit Key survey for the first quarter of 2016.
Sixty-nine percent of completed MAC prepayment audits nationwide were paid upon review, according to the survey, which included additional documentation requests from Oct. 1, 2015, through March 31, 2016.
Other results from the survey:
. the average rate of audits denied increased 5% between the fourth quarter of 2015 and the first quarter of 2016, with the average percent of audits denied...