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COVID-19 & HME

COVID-19 & HME

On Demand

Original Event Date: Thursday, March 26, 2020 ~ 1:00PM - 2:00PM

A Dialogue — What we know and what we don’t know
Originally aired March 26, 2020

As everyone knows, in today's COVID-19 emergency, things are changing by the minute. HME providers are on the front line of patient care and are serving an invaluable role in keeping patients out of hospitals. Join industry leaders to get the latest information at the federal level, as well as the state and local levels. In this webinar, you will get the latest facts to help you and your employees effectively manage through this COVID-19 pandemic. You'll also learn what changes will be coming soon. Join us for a lively discussion!

Discussion topics will include:

  • What changes can CMS make?
  • What changes has the industry asked for?
  • What changes can CMS not make?
  • What changes has CMS made? (e.g. telehealth)
  • What role do the states play?
  • What are state Medicaid programs doing?
  • What about commercial payors?
  • The importance of keeping patients at home to avoid overloading hospitals
  • Operational considerations for the HME community
  • Protecting your patients and employees
  • Preparing for rapid and emergent growth

Presenter(s): 
Cara Bachenheimer, Brown & Fortunato
Kim Brummett, AAHomecare
Miriam Lieber, Lieber Consulting
Wayne van Halem, The van Halem Group, a Division of VGM

Moderator(s): 
Liz Beaulieu, Editor, HME News

Cost: 
A free webinar for the HME Community

Brought to you by: 
American Association for HomeCare; Brown & Fortunato, PC; HME News; Lieber Consulting; and The van Halem Group, A Division of VGM

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