HME Audit Key data for first quarter 2017 will help with reform efforts.

WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 1, 2017)—Home medical equipment (HME) suppliers who use Brightree software now have access to a new tool that will make it easier to participate in industry efforts to collect data on Medicare audits. This tool pulls together much of the data sought for the quarterly HME Audit Key Survey, an initiative supporting industry efforts to advocate on Capitol Hill and at CMS for much-needed audit reform.

Much needed relief follows years of AAHomecare regulatory council engagement on this issue.

—Via AAHomecare WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 27, 2017)—The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced significant changes to improve the processing and adjudication of recurring/serial claims for capped rental items and certain inexpensive and routinely-purchased items.

The Retail Training Lab will be open all four days of the conference.

WATERLOO, Iowa (April 27, 2017)—VGM has leased a storefront for a one-of-a-kind retail training lab during its annual members-only Heartland Conference.

Located across the street from the convention center, the 1,100 square foot showroom will feature innovative health care products and display concepts that attendees can examine and potentially apply to their business.