Congress Includes Audit Reform in Appropriations Bill
Last week, a $1.1 trillion appropriations bill was passed by Congress. The bill included language that will urge the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) to address concerns that …
Power Mobility Device Repair Problems Survey
The data collected in this survey will be used to explain to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services the problems associated with power mobility repairs. Your answers are completely …
OIG to Investigate Bidding Program
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) has announced plans to investigate the controversial Medicare bidding program to “determine whether CMS selected DMEPOS suppliers …
AMEPA merges with AAHomecare
AMEPA will merge with AAHomecare on Aug. 1, adding 150 members to the association’s rolls for a total of about 850. Rob Brant, president of AMEPA, will become director of …
U.S. District Court in Washington will hear AAHomecare request for immediate delay
U.S. District Court in Washington, D.C., has scheduled a hearing for Thursday, June 27 to consider a request for a temporary restraining order against the scheduled July 1 expansion of …
AAHomecare and DME Provider File Suit Against CMS Official Over Competitive Bidding
The American Association for Homecare (AAHomecare), along with a home medical equipment provider from Maryland, announced today the filing of a lawsuit in U.S. District Court in Washington, D.C., asking …
Industry Casts Further Doubt on Bid Process
H.R. 1717 remains the HME industry’s No. 1 priority, but with time running out, stakeholders are again pressing for a delay in the July 1 start date of Round 2 …
Join the Fight to Save Homecare
MAKE PLANS TO ATTEND!!! Join the Fight to Save Homecare! AAHomecare Washington Legislative Conference May 22-23, 2013 Capital Hilton – Washington, DC Homecare providers are facing significant challenges in …