A bill to provide Medicare funding relief to many home medical equipment (HME) providers has been introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives by Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-Iowa). H.R. 2005, the DMEPOS [durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics and supplies] Relief Act of 2025, seeks “a 75/25 blended Medicare reimbursement rate for DMEPOs in non-rural/non-competitive bidding…
DMEPOS Relief Act, H.R. 2005, Introduced in U.S. House
Ultralightweight Wheelchair Upgrades on the Agenda at AAHomecare’s Expanded Legislative Conference
The conference is scheduled for May 12-13.
Carbon and titanium upgrade legislation will be among the talking points at this May’s legislative conference hosted by the American Association for Homecare (AAHomecare). AAHomecare noted in a March 5 announcement that 2025 “has ushered in a new administration and major leadership changes on Congressional committees of jurisdiction for health-care finance issues. Our industry must…
Rose Schafhauser Honored As 2025 Van Miller Homecare Champion
The longtime industry advocate accepted the award during Medtrade.
Longtime home medical equipment (HME) industry advocate and leader Rose Schafhauser was honored at Medtrade as the 2025 Van Miller Homecare Champion. In a Feb. 12 press release announcing this year’s winner, the American Association for Homecare (AAHomecare) congratulated Schafhauser, the executive director of the Midwest Association for Medical Equipment Services & Supplies (MAMES) and…
Bill for Medicare Carbon Fiber, Titanium Upgrades Introduced in House
The bill would make upgrading ultralightweight frames more accessible for Medicare beneficiaries
A bill that would provide a more accessible pathway for Medicare beneficiaries to upgrade to carbon fiber or titanium ultralightweight wheelchairs has been introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives. H.R. 1703 was introduced on Feb. 27 by Rep. John Joyce (R-Pa.) and Rep. Vern Buchanan (R-Fla.). It’s described on the Congress.gov website as amending…
AAHomecare Launches Annual Impact Report of Industry Collaborations, Wins
The report also lists advocacy priorities for 2025.
A new report released by the American Association for Homecare (AAHomecare) demonstrates the impact of “strategic advocacy, innovative tools, and community-driven progress” in 2024. “This comprehensive report highlights the ways AAHomecare worked alongside its members to strengthen the HME [home medical equipment] community, protect patient access to care, and deliver results that directly impact providers…
Briefly: Moving Day for AAHomecare; Century Health Brings AI Processing to Nira Medical MS Data
Featuring the American Association for Homecare, Nira Medical, and Century Health.
AAHomecare Moving to New Headquarters in February The American Association for Homecare (AAHomecare) will be moving to a new office and will have a new address starting Feb. 3: 2611 S. Clark St., Suite 600, Arlington, VA 22022. “The move downsizes our already-small office footprint, as the AAHomecare staff embraces the remote work environment —…
Ultralightweight Wheelchair Upgrade Bill Introduced in Senate
The bill provides a path for wheelchair riders to upgrade to titanium or carbon fiber frames.
Once again, a bill to provide a path for ultralightweight wheelchair riders to upgrade to titanium or carbon fiber frames has been introduced in the Senate. The American Association for Homecare (AAHomecare) announced the bill’s introduction in a Jan. 27 bulletin. “The Choices for Mobility Act, S. 247, closely follows titanium/carbon fiber legislation introduced in…
Briefly: Alexis Ward Leaves AAHomecare; Motion Concepts Has a New Canadian Address
Featuring the American Association for Homecare and Motion Concepts.
Alexis Ward Departs from AAHomecare Longtime Complex Rehab Technology (CRT) advocate and policy expert Alexis Ward has announced she’s departing the American Association for Homecare (AAHomecare). Ward had served as AAHomecare’s senior director of payer relations. In a Dec. 18 email to colleagues, Ward said, “It has been an honor and privilege to work alongside…
AAHomecare Focuses on H.R. 5371 at Congressional Fly-In
The Choices for Increased Mobility bill would provide a way for Medicare beneficiaries to upgrade to carbon fiber and titanium ultralightweight wheelchair frames.
Complex Rehab Technology (CRT) stakeholders at a Sept. 10 Congressional fly-in urged Congress to support H.R. 5371, a bill to provide Medicare beneficiaries a path for upgrading their ultralightweight wheelchair frames to carbon fiber or titanium at their own cost. In a Sept. 18 news announcement, the American Association for Homecare (AAHomecare) reported that advocates…
Briefly: Senate Companion Bill to H.R. 5371 Expected Soon; Paris Closes Paralympics Games
Featuring AAHomecare, Medtrade, and the International Paralympic Committee.
Report: Sen. Marsha Blackburn to Introduce Ultralightweight Upgrade Bill Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) is preparing to introduce a Senate bill “that would restore access to titanium and carbon fiber wheelchairs for Medicare beneficiaries and for individuals covered by plans that follow Medicare policy and coding,” according to a report from the American Association for Homecare…