WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 1, 2015)—This time last year, CMS used their annual proposed rule on end stage renal disease payments to also announce their intent to adjust Medicare payment rates in areas outside the competitive bidding areas. Commonly referred to as the ESRD rule, those working in the HME regulatory space know this proposed rule often includes major DMEPOS regulations.
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa (June 17, 2015)—Nine-year-old Natalie Olsen and her family have had a busy summer and June 16 was no exception.
The Olsens opened up their home and yard to more than 20 volunteers to install new home accessibility equipment. The equipment included wheelchair ramps for the front and back of the home; grab bars and swivel hinges were also installed within the home.
Supreme Court Upholds Obama’s Health-Law Subsidies
The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld a pillar of the Affordable Care Act, rescuing for the second time the most ambitious social program in nearly 50 years and ensuring that the law’s ultimate fate will be in the hands of the political process. (Jess Bravin and Louise Radnofsky/The Wall Street Journal)
WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 24, 2015)—Addressing CMS’s plan to apply competitive bidding-derived rates to non-competitive bidding areas, due to take effect in January 2016, remains a top priority for AAHomecare.
BOISE, Idaho (June 24, 2015)—Best Bath Systems, a manufacturer of showers and tubs, introduced five videos that provide detailed and easy-to-understand instructions on installing a Best Bath shower system.
WATERLOO, Iowa (June 24, 2015)—HME veteran and retail expert Jim Greatorex, formerly of Maine’s Black Bear Medical, has joined VGM Group Inc.’s Retail Services group. He will focus on finding new products to enhance retail sales in retail operations, and working with VGM Members to build or improve their retail business.
June 24, 2015 (Atlanta, GA)—Wheel:Life, an online community for wheelchair users worldwide, has published Discovering: An Accessible US Travel Guide for Wheelchair Users as a new e-book on Amazon.com.