Tag: Washington Update
AAHomecare readies for 'aggressive action'
April 19, 2019Theresa Flaherty, Managing Editor
LAS VEGAS - AAHomecare officials laid out an ambitious road map to usher the HME industry forward at the Washington Update April 16 at Medtrade Spring.
“We want to continue to shape the future,” said Tom Ryan, president and CEO, who recently inked a new three-year contract to continue his role in leading the association.
That future, of course, includes competitive bidding. It's not going away, says Ryan, so providers need to bid smart this time around.
“This is not...
Washington update: Rule moves closer to reality, but agenda remains long
October 16, 2018Theresa Flaherty, Managing Editor
ATLANTA - CMS's final rule with significant changes to the competitive bidding program has moved to the Office of Management and Budget for clearance, Tom Ryan told Medtrade attendees at Tuesday morning's AAHomecare Washington Update.“That's breaking news,” said Ryan, president and CEO, who learned of the development as the session was drawing to a close.Stakeholders expect the final rule to be published in November. An earlier proposed rule received 514 comments by its Sept. 10 deadline.“That's...
HME industry 'cuts to the chase'in bid fight
October 24, 2017Theresa Flaherty, Managing Editor
ATLANTA - The HME industry is leaner and meaner than ever, but it's still in fighting shape, AAHomecare President and CEO Tom Ryan told Medtrade attendees at the Washington Update on Tuesday morning. “We are still in battle, still advocating,” he said.With the industry still smarting from the resignation of Tom Price, a longtime HME champion, from his role as HHS secretary, and, more recently, Rep. Pat Tiberi, R-Ohio, another champion, from his role as chairman of the House Ways...
'AAHomecare has your back'
October 8, 2013Liz Beaulieu, Editor
OCCC - Things may be a mess on Capitol Hill, but the HME industry continues to win small victories in the fight against competitive bidding, AAHomecare officials told Medtrade attendees during a Washington Update on Tuesday.Case in point: AAHomecare has had great dialogue with the Office of Inspector General (OIG) about concerns that CMS has awarded contracts to providers that didn't meet licensure requirements in four states.“We had to convince them that we were worthy of a meeting,”...