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Executive actions, gag order keep industry waiting

February 19, 2025Theresa Flaherty, Managing Editor

DALLAS – With a new administration in charge and a gag order in place on federal health employees, HME stakeholders said in a session at Medtrade on Wednesday that the industry is trying to keep up with “a whirlwind” of executive orders and disruption across the federal sector.  “It’s a completely different D.C.,” said Cara Bachenheimer, who leads the Government Affairs Practice of Brown & Fortunato, who co-presented with Kim Brummett, senior vice president...

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Data, tools & advocacy keys to industry’s success, panelists say

February 19, 2025Liz Beaulieu, Editor

DALLAS – The HME industry needs to take a more data-driven approach to proving its value to legislators and policymakers, said the leaders of several councils during the AAHomecare Update at Medtrade on Wednesday.  “Ten years ago, the story did the trick,” said Cameo Zehnder, chief administrative officer of Pediatric Home Service, who participates on the Payer Relations Council. “Not so anymore. You need the data.”  Zehnder was joined by Laura Berry,...

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CGM bill aims to preserve two-channel option

February 14, 2025Theresa Flaherty, Managing Editor

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – A new bill in Arkansas is the first on a state level to try and stem the “migration” of coverage for continuous glucose monitors to a pharmacy-only benefit.  Introduced Jan. 27, HB1255 would amend existing Medicaid coverage of CGMs to allow beneficiaries to obtain CGMs through the DME benefit and would allow DME providers to bill for the devices using a HCPCS code rather than the national drug code number used by pharmacies.  “We don't...

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In brief: RFK Jr. in as HHS Sec, Schafhauser in as Homecare Champ, Carter in as OxyGo CEO

February 14, 2025HME News Staff

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Senate has confirmed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as the next secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in a largely party-line vote of 52-48.  Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., was the lone Republican to vote no.  Kennedy will replace Acting Secretary Dorothy Fink in overseeing the Food and Drug Administration, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and CMS.  While Kennedy made a name for himself during the election for his focus...

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Schafhauser named 2025 Homecare Champion

February 12, 2025HME News Staff

DALLAS – Rose Schafhauser, the executive director of MAMES and SWMESA, has been named the 2025 Van Miller Homecare Champion.  Schafhauser began her HME career as a supplier, building a working knowledge of Medicare as a claims processor, and then later as general manager of Healtheast Med Home.  “For over four decades, Rose has served the HME community with unwavering dedication, passion, and leadership,” said Tom Ryan, president & CEO of AAHomecare. “This...

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In brief: Byram makes digital health play, AAH releases Impact Report, ITEM pushes repair reform 

February 12, 2025HME News Staff

RICHMOND, Va. – Byram Healthcare, part of the Owens & Minor family, has launched ByramConnect, a personalized digital health program for people with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes that’s powered by the Welldoc app.  The program, using the Welldoc app’s artificial intelligence capabilities, analyzes member data across six dimensions of health to help optimize outcomes, providing actionable insights and reports that can be shared with providers and care teams.  “Chronic...

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AAH releases Impact Report 

February 10, 2025HME News Staff

WASHINGTON – AAHomecare and its members secured $4.5 billion in HME wins from 2022-24, delivering tangible ROI for the industry, according to the association’s 2024 Impact Report.  Those wins include payer and policy changes that impact reimbursement and operations, new tools to navigate industry challenges, and collaboration across the HME community, AAHomecare says.  “This is about real-world impact—not just for the HME industry, but for the end users and...

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In brief: Trump turnaround, Homecare Champion finalists, TrueAire recall 

February 7, 2025HME News Staff

WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump on Feb. 3 suspended his plans to implement 25% tariffs on products from Mexico and Canada, agreeing to a one-month pause in exchange for concessions on border security and crime enforcement.    The DME industry is closely monitoring the situation to see what, if any, exclusions might be included for medical equipment and products, according to a bulletin from VGM Government Relations.  An increase in tariffs, VGM says, could lead to several...

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Homecare Champion finalists announced

February 6, 2025HME News Staff

WASHINGTON - Four industry leaders are being recognized as finalists for AAHomecare’s 2025 Van G. Miller Homecare Champion Award in recognition of their exceptional industry contributions and advocacy efforts. They are Beth Bowen, executive director of ACMESA; Bill Fredericks, president & CEO of Allcare Medical Supply; Bill Guidetti, executive vice president, sales & operations for Apria; and Rose Schafhauser, executive director of MAMES. “We were privileged to have an extraordinary group...

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Minimi, Mikolajczak to lead Breastfeeding Coalition

February 6, 2025HME News Staff

WASHINGTON – Amanda Minimi of Aeroflow Health and Kathy Mikolajczak of 1 Natural Way have been named as co-chairs of the Breastfeeding Coalition. Key initiatives of the coalition will include advancing work with Medicaid programs, pushing for an end to state sales tax on breast pumps in key states and ensuring families have the resources they need. “It’s encouraging to see AAHomecare prioritize support for moms, especially amid a growing maternal health crisis,” said Minimi....

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