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Study Finds Diabetic Access Issues and High Mortality Linked to Medicare Bidding Program for Medical Supplies
March 21, 2016
Categories: Press Releases
AAHOMECARE ECHOES CALL FOR STRONGER OVERSIGHT AND MONITORING OF HEALTH OUTCOMES UNDER CMS’ COMPETITIVE BIDDING PROGRAM MON, MARCH 21, 2016 WASHINGTON, DC A leading scientific journal is publishing a study finding that Medicare’s competitive bidding program for home medical equipment and supplies caused adverse health outcomes, including increased hospitalization and death, of diabetic Medicare beneficiaries nationwide. According to the findings to be released by the study’s...
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New Legislation Will Provide Relief for Rural HME Suppliers and Their Patients
March 18, 2016
Categories: Press Releases
AAHOMECARE APPLAUDS SENS. THUNE AND HEITKAMP FOR INTRODUCING THE PATIENT ACCESS TO DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT ACT FRI, MARCH 18, 2016 WASHINGTON, DC Legislation to delay a new round of cuts to rural and non-bid area suppliers and provide additional fixes to the Medicare competitive bidding program for home medical equipment (HME) was introduced late yesterday in the Senate. The lead sponsors for the Patient Access to Durable Medical Equipment Act (S. 2736), are Senators John...
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AAHomecare seeks Senior Director of Payer Relations
March 9, 2016
Categories: Blog
Reports To: President/CEO Position Summary The Senior Director of Payer Relations is responsible for developing relationships and reference materials to assist membership in navigating payer relationships and concerns. This person will serve as a resource in guiding members through relationship development with Medicare Advantage, Managed Care, and Medicaid payers. This position will work with key leadership and the payers and/or CMS for overarching payment and audit...
