Tag: Alaska
Alaska’s unique challenges push providers to join PAMES
June 23, 2023Theresa Flaherty, Managing Editor
JUNEAU, Alaska – With its large geographic footprint and sparse population, servicing the state of Alaska presents special challenges compared to those in the Lower 48, prompting providers like Aaron Sycks to seek better representation.
In April, the board of directors of the Pacific Association of Medical Equipment Services (PAMES) unanimously voted to extend its coverage to include Alaska.
“Within the last five years or so, there have been major cuts, not just by...
PAMES welcomes Alaska to the fold
April 20, 2023HME News Staff
JUNEAU, Alaska – The board of directors of the Pacific Association of Medical Equipment Services (PAMES) unanimously voted to extend its coverage to include Alaska, according to a bulletin from AAHomecare. Aaron Sycks, CEO of Procare Home Medical, which has branches in Anchorage, Fairbanks, Soldotna, Wasilla, and Juneau, will join the association’s board as the Alaska Director. "We are pleased to have Alaska welcomed to the Pacific Association for Medical Equipment Services,” said...
Alaska: Providers still waiting for answers
March 21, 2016Tracy Orzel
JUNEAU, Alaska - A year after Alaska lawmakers passed a bill to allow Medicaid reimbursement for used DME, providers say they still haven't gotten their marching orders from the state.Medicaid beneficiaries may be required to purchase used or refurbished DME if the equipment is available; is less expensive; is able to withstand three years of use; and meets the needs of the recipient. The law, passed in April 2015, is meant to reduce costs to the Medicaid program.“You need to pass regulations...