WATERLOO, Iowa (June 12, 2014)—A study about Medicare investment in DME concludes that substantial cost savings are realized when mobility, supplemental oxygen and CPAP therapy are covered by Medicare. “The Case for Medicare Investment in DME – 2014 Update” was done by Brian Leitten of Leitten Consulting.

ATLANTA, Ga. (June 12, 2014)—Registration for Medtrade officially opened June 12. Early rates are considerably lower, and remain in effect until mid-September. The nation’s premiere HME trade show is scheduled for Oct 20-23, 2014, at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. “Early rates are $25 for expo and $99 for conference, for a savings of $75 and $201 respectively,” says Kevin Gaffney, group show director, Medtrade.

Thursday, June 26 – 2:30-4:00 p.m. EST This webinar will discuss the relevant state and federal anti-fraud statutes and regulations that govern the types of arrangements that a HME supplier can enter into with another provider, such as a physician, home health agency or pharmacy.

The Medicare audit system puts paperwork before patients and, as a result, companies are unable to help their patients and suffer financially because of it. However, the many anecdotal stories and self-reported data are not viewed as credible and have not proved to be persuasive with policymakers. This industry has been asked for data on audits and has been unable to provide it.

To help inform the dialogue for the bidding roundtable Rep. Jim Renacci (R-Ohio) hosted Friday, he asked the industry to share their stories and perspective on the bidding program. AAHomecare received 109 in-depth responses to Rep. Renacci’s call to action. After his oxygen business lost its bid in the Round One Rebid, Renacci has become a champion for the industry. AAHomecare helped the industry rally to Renacci’s side and share the stories and data he needs to have a productive meeting.