The American Association for Homecare (AAHomecare) has submitted its comments on Medicare competitive bidding and accreditation recommendations in the calendar year 2026 home health proposed rule. AAHomecare addressed its 45-page list of comments to Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Mehmet Oz, M.D., on Aug. 27. Competitive bidding proposals in conflict with executive…
AAHomecare Shares Proposed Rule Comments on DMEPOS Competitive Bidding, Accreditation
Proposed Rule: CMS Wants Major Changes to DMEPOS Accreditation Process, Accreditation Organizations
The proposed rule recommends annual re-accreditation for suppliers.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has suggested significant changes to its accreditation requirements for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics and supplies (DMEPOS) suppliers — as well as big changes for the accreditation organizations themselves. CMS listed the changes it wants to see in the home health proposed rule published July 2 in…
AAHomecare Announces Public Comment Priorities for Home Health Proposed Rule
The proposed rule, published in the Federal Register on July 2, includes Medicare competitive bidding recommendations.
The American Association for Homecare (AAHomecare) is preparing to comment on the Calendar Year 2026 Home Health Prospective Payment System proposed rule, published in the Federal Register on July 2. The association’s regulatory council said in a July 23 update to stakeholders that it’s “refining messages and guidance to inform industry comments” on a number…
Proposed Rule in Depth: CMS Scrutinizes Accrediting Organizations, DMEPOS Suppliers
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services wants suppliers to be reaccredited annually.
The proposed rule from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) takes a critical look at current accreditation policies and procedures for suppliers who bill Medicare for durable medical equipment, prosthetic, orthotics and supplies (DMEPOS). The proposed rule — published in the Federal Register on July 2 as the Calendar Year 2026 Home Health…
NSM Earns Accreditation Gold Seal of Approval from The Joint Commission
The reaccreditation process included unannounced onsite reviews at locations nationwide.
National Seating & Mobility (NSM) has again earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for home care accreditation, the Complex Rehab Technology (CRT) and accessibility provider announced. “NSM is honored to receive the home care reaccreditation from The Joint Commission,” said Crispin Teufel, NSM CEO, in an April 7 press release. “This recognition reaffirms…