Gambill Merits Promotion for Managing Broad Portfolio of Communications and Marketing Initiatives 

As the  Director of Marketing and Communications for AAHomecare, Tilly Gambill will expand her role strengthening the Association’s brand and national influence through traditional and social media channels as well as developing new and creative marketing campaigns. She is managing the public relations agency overseeing the development of a PR and social campaign around the Value...

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Thank Legislators Who Supported Legislation to Extend Moratorium on Medicare Sequester Cuts

On April 13, the House approved H.R. 1868, amended legislation extending the moratorium on the 2% Medicare sequester cuts through the 2021, adding in approximately $158 million more in Medicare payments to HME suppliers over the rest of the year. The updated bill passed the House by a 384 to 38 margin, echoing its overwhelming approval by the Senate in late March, with 90 in favor and just two against.

This...

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Help Medicaid Push Rate Stability Across the Finish Line in Florida! Action needed this week as THE Florida legislature is close to finalizing budget language

AAHomecare is working with Florida Alliance of Homecare Services (FAHCS) to advance legislation establishing rate stability and prevent self-referrals under their DMEPOS Medicaid program. The following is adapted from a call-to-action that we helped FAHCS develop.

We encourage all Florida DME providers and stakeholders to...

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It’s Time to Connect with Capitol Hill

While Capitol Hill buildings remain closed to the public and many staffers continue to work from home, Congressional offices are getting back to comparatively normal operations.  With that in mind, AAHomecare is encouraging providers to connect with House and Senate healthcare staff to tell them about your company’s work during the COVID-19 pandemic and ask for support on HME policy priorities.

“Congressional staff have...

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New Oxygen Fee Schedule Starting April 1

CMS has published the April 2021 DMEPOS fee schedule with the new oxygen rates that excludes the application of budget neutrality. This new change shows 5%-11% increase in oxygen products across the country.   Budget neutrality was originally introduced in 2006 to offset the increased utilization for oxygen generating portable equipment (OPGE) with lower reimbursement for stationary equipment. In 2019 CMS expanded budget neutrality to apply to...

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AAHomecare and NEMEP Push for Medicaid Rate Stability in New York

 AAHomecare is working with the Northeast Medical Equipment Providers Association (NEMEP) to support new legislation requiring Medicaid MCOs in New York to reimburse DME providers at no less than 100% of the state’s published Medicaid DME and CRT fee schedule.

A.5368 was introduced by Assembly member John McDonald III and co-sponsored by Assembly Member Richard Gottfried on February 16, 2021.  A Senate...

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Please ask Senators and House members to support extension of the moratorium on the 2% Medicare cuts until the end of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE).   

Your message in support of H.R. 315, the Medicare Sequester COVID Moratorium Act, can be as simple as the ones shown below: (please note slightly different versions for House and Senate members).  You can also add any details on the additional operational/safety requirements and costs your company is facing in serving...

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Support Newly Introduced Medicaid Rate Stability Legislation in New York Senate & Assembly

Please help build support for newly introduced bills in the New York State Legislature that would require Medicaid MCOs in New York to reimburse DME providers at no less than one hundred percent of the state’s published Medicaid DME and CRT fee schedule for the same services and supplies. 

A.5368 was introduced by Assembly member John McDonald III and co-sponsored by Assembly Member...

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Take the Next Step in Becoming an Advocate for Better HME Public Policy

Advocacy efforts are ramping up for the 117th Congress as the AAHomecare and other leading HME stakeholders are working with our champions on Capitol Hill and key committees of jurisdictions to develop plans to address major industry priorities, including sustainable Medicare reimbursement policy. Complementing our work in the House and Senate, the Grassroots Accountability Project (GAP) is a vehicle for the HME Industry...

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AAHomecare Weighs in on Continuity of Care for Medically Fragile Children in Texas 

AAHomecare has asked the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) to implement processes to ensure that medically fragile children covered under the state’s Star Kids program can continue to be served by their current DMEPOS supplier if a change in providers is deemed to potentially subject the patient to unnecessary risk.

The current Star Kids contract with the state allows primary...

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