AAHomecare works with CMS on disaster related policy.

—Via AAHomecare, WASHINGTON, D.C. (August 7, 2017)—CMS and AAHomcare are both dedicated to instituting policies that protect beneficiary and supplier communities that have been affected by Hurricane Harvey. Last week, AAHomecare and several members of the Regulatory Council met with CMS regarding emergency and disaster related policies and procedures.

Additional responses from case managers and beneficiaries still sought

WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 7, 2017)—Last Friday, AAHomecare chairman Steve Ackerman joined Tom Ryan, Jay Witter and Kim Brummett to present updated findings from our Patient Access Survey to CMS officials. Staff from our survey partner Dobson DaVanzo and counsel Foley & Hoag were also in attendance.

Wayne Slavitt will answer attendees' questions and discuss retail opportunities for HME providers.

ATLANTA (September 7, 2017)—The retail/caretail drumbeat continues, with more HME providers diving into the cash waters and looking for guidance along the way. Medtrade attendees who want more retail/caretail advice can choose from several sessions at the show, scheduled for October 23–25, 2017.

A recently approved treatment is now available in the home.

BANNOCKBURN, Ill. (Sept. 6, 2017)—Option Care Enterprises, Inc., a provider of home and alternate treatment site infusion services, has signed an agreement to become a national contracted home infusion provider for RADICAVA (edaravone), an intravenous (IV) infusion treatment for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). RADICAVA, the first ALS treatment option approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in more than 20 years, is now available for patient treatment in the United States.

OLD FORGE, Penn. (September 6, 2017)—Golden Technologies is pleased to announce a partnership with CareCredit, a provider of promotional health care financing, in order to offer Golden dealers a new financing solution. This collaboration will enable Golden dealers to help consumers acquire the medical equipment and supplies they need while easing the burden when insurance or reimbursements fall short.