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…
AAHomecare Focuses on H.R. 5371 at Congressional Fly-In
Medtrade 2025 to Launch ‘CRT Live’ Showcase for Complex Rehab
The new feature was created to boost Complex Rehab Technology participation.
Medtrade is making changes to attract more Complex Rehab Technology (CRT) exhibitors to its February 2025 event in Dallas. In an Aug. 28 news announcement, Medtrade said it’s created a new feature — CRT Live — to focus on seating and wheeled mobility manufacturers. Among the CRT exhibitors committing to Medtrade’s next show is Rifton,…
Advocates to Lobby for H.R. 5371 at Two September Fly-Ins
Both legislative events will focus on ultralightweight frame upgrades for Medicare beneficiaries.
Complex Rehab Technology (CRT) stakeholders will focus on building Congressional support for H.R. 5371, the Choices for Increased Mobility Act, at two Washington, D.C., fly-ins in September. The Sept. 9-10 legislative event is being led by the American Association for Homecare (AAHomecare). The Sept. 24 fly-in is being hosted by the National Coalition for Assistive…
AAHomecare Survey Reports HME Access Under Serious Threat
Home medical equipment suppliers described curtailing the services and products they provide following January’s funding cuts.
The results of an American Association for Homecare (AAHomecare) survey starkly shows the “devastating impacts” Medicare funding cuts have had on home medical equipment (HME) suppliers. In an Aug. 6 press release, AAHomecare noted “the profound impact of Medicare reimbursement cuts for home medical equipment suppliers that took effect on Jan. 1, 2024. “The survey,…
Early AAHomecare Survey Results Reveal Funding Cuts Are ‘Devastating’ HME
Some home medical equipment suppliers are wondering if they will be able to stay in business.
Early results of a July survey from the American Association for Homecare (AAHomecare) showed that home medical equipment (HME) businesses have been deeply wounded since the January expiration of the 75/25 funding relief rate. In a July 24 update to stakeholders, AAHomecare shared a sampling of comments from the 121 HME suppliers who took the…
AAHomecare: UnitedHealthcare’s Medicare Advantage Delay Can Be Learning Opportunity for HME Providers
Implementation has been postponed till Sept. 1.
UnitedHealthcare has delayed implementation of “substantially revised” home medical equipment (HME) order and fulfillment processes linked to Medicare Advantage (MA) plans in Georgia and North Carolina — which can provide a learning opportunity for HME suppliers, according to the American Association for Homecare (AAHomecare). In a July 22 message to members and industry stakeholders, AAHomecare…
AAHomecare Survey Asks How Medicare Cuts Are Impacting Beneficiary Access
The Medicare 75/25 blended relief rate for non-bid/non-rural areas ended Jan. 1.
A new survey from the American Association for Homecare (AAHomecare) is asking home medical equipment (HME) suppliers how Medicare funding cuts are affecting their businesses and impacting beneficiary access to medically necessary equipment. In a July 8 news announcement, AAHomecare announced a national survey “on the impact of the expired Medicare fee-for-service 75/25 blended rate…
AAHomecare: HME Suppliers Still Suffering After Change Healthcare Cyberattack
Association has reached out to policymakers to explain the disruptions in claims processing.
Home medical equipment (HME) suppliers are still reporting significant disruptions in timely claims and payment processing following the cyberattack on Change Healthcare, the American Association for Homecare (AAHomecare) said in a March 20 bulletin. As a response to what AAHomecare called an “unprecedented disruption,” the association said it sent letters the week of March 11…
CMS to Allow Advance DME Payments Following Change Healthcare Cyberattack
Medicare announcement is an attempt to preserve health cash flows for health-care providers.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will consider advance payments to Part B suppliers experiencing disruption in claims payments after a cyberattack on Change Healthcare in late February. CMS announced the plan to accelerate payments on March 9. On its website, Change Healthcare, part of UnitedHealth Group, said it discovered the cyberattack on…
AAHomecare Reports Medicaid Rate Increases for North Carolina
The K0005, E1161, and K0861 codes are among those impacted.
The American Association for Homecare (AAHomecare) is reporting Medicaid rate increases for home medical equipment (HME) in North Carolina. In a Nov. 1 bulletin, AAHomecare credited “strong relationships with North Carolina Medicaid officials and members of the state legislature, ACMESA leaders, and the AAHomecare Payer Relations Team” for the $3.2 million increase in funding. “The…