Home medical equipment (HME) suppliers who use Brightree software now have access to a new tool that will make it easier to participate in industry efforts to collect data on Medicare audits.  This tool pulls together much of the data sought for the quarterly HME Audit Key Survey, an initiative supporting industry efforts to advocate on Capitol Hill and at CMS for much-needed audit reform.  The current data collection round, covering information from the 1st Quarter of 2017, opened...

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Rural and non-bid area oxygen suppliers need relief from “double dip” cuts in the 2017 Medicare fee schedule for stationary oxygen, which result in rates for rural and other non-bid area suppliers that are lower than the competitive bidding rates for this product category in many CBAs.  These new rates stem from the application of a 2006 budget neutrality offset balancing increased utilization for oxygen generating portable equipment with lower reimbursement for stationary equipment. AAHomecare...

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AAHomecare members have a great deal of knowledge in sales and marketing, strategic planning, executive leadership, retail, business operations, competitive bidding and so much more. Have you considered sharing your expertise with others? Consider working with a colleague to submit a proposal to present at Medtrade. Priority for this year’s program is given to town hall/panel format presentations with two or more presenters. And sessions with a provider participating will be given top...

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