HME Suppliers are Fleeing Medicare Program | HomeCare Magazine

“According to research AAHomecare had been performing using Medicare data, the number of traditional suppliers of home medical equipment to Medicare beneficiaries has dropped 40.9 percent since July 2013. In addition, the number of unique locations (commonly referred to as rooftops) serving Medicare beneficiaries has declined by 38.7 percent during the same period.” Read the […]

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The Shift of Medical Devices to a Home Setting – PR Newswire

“One of the major changes in the medical device sector is the continuously growing emphasis on home health care through wearable device and remote monitoring devices. Technology now allows patients a much more flexible approach to therapy, one that does not diminish their life styles as previously. A recent research report by Meticulous Research estimates […]

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Home medical equipment industry jeopardized by low reimbursement rates, study says

“Medicare reimbursement rates for home medical equipment cover just 88 percent of overall costs for companies providing this service, raising concerns about the future viability of the home medical equipment industry under the current Medicare model, according to an American Association for Homecare study. The report’s conclusions show the current Medicare competitive bidding program for […]

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PADME Act Stalls in Senate | HomeCare Magazine

“AAHomecare has received confirmation that H.R. 5210, the Patient Access to Durable Medical Equipment Act, did not successfully clear through the Senate before adjournment last night thanks to a hold placed by an unidentified Senator. This means the July 1 round of cuts for rural and non-bid area suppliers will remain in effect unless Congress […]

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Summer’s Here! Complete Training Certification Before Vacation

It’s Summer-time! Don’t let your Exemptee training or Designated Representative training hang over your head going into Summer. Just get it done now, before you find yourself on vacation. Go to DREprof.com: The Designated Representative and Exemptee Training Website CA Designated Representative 3PL online web-based training certification by SkillsPlus Intl Inc. – NEW! CA Designated Representative […]

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