Pres. Biden can accuse Republicans of wanting to cut Medicare, but here’s the truth: Democrats just cut Medicare and stopped Republicans from protecting it.

The Medicare program can support access to home respiratory therapies by adopting a clear template for use instead of physician medical record notes for establishing medical necessity for home oxygen therapies. Ask #Congress to protect patient access: ow.ly/j74L50NscEL

What we're reading, "CQRC CALLS FOR CLEAR POST-PHE TRANSITION" via HME News: ow.ly/PxKa50NscF2

We're pleased to share some great news -- OMHA has successfully processed ALJ appeals within 90 days for the past few months! That's a huge cause for celebration among #Medicare #HME providers, who previously waited years for a hearing.

Join David Chandler and Jason Houck on July 17th at 1:00 pm in a free webinar that will discuss the post-pandemic payor landscape, contracting best practices, and negotiation strategies! Register here: buff.ly/3NKP74e

New news: AdaptHealth’s board of directors has named Lincare’s Crispin Teufel as its next CEO. #hmenews hmenews.com/article/adapth…

According to the CDC, at least 16M people in the United States are living with #COPD. There are many more who have yet to receive a diagnosis or treatment. Assess your risk: ow.ly/ntfY50P6e1c

"It's a potentially devastating decision for HME providers as it prevents them from having the opportunity to confirm if UHC considers the request medically necessary prior to delivering the equipment." UnitedHealthcare issued a harmful plan, read it here! buff.ly/45AOlg6

Congratulations The VGM Group on your progress! Exciting project for your organization!

HME Newspoll: Do you think the new class of weight loss drugs like Ozempic will impact demand for certain like HME like CPAP devices? #hmenews #hmenewspoll surveymonkey.com/r/HME_NP_Dec23

Are you struggling with denied home #RespiratoryTherapy claims? Let's make it easier with a simple template 📋! Streamline the process & make sure everyone gets the care they need. Prescribers: Check out our guide 📄 for help: cqrc.org/wp-content/upl… #RTcare #Healthcare

DMEPOS CY 2024 CPI-U Increase Range from 2.6%-3% mailchi.mp/aahomecare/dme…?

CMSGov released the CY 2024 Consumer Price Index adjustments for DMEPOS fee schedules. CBP items in former CBAs see a projected increase of 2.9%, while non-CBP items get a 2.6% boost. Learn more here: buff.ly/48d1DRy

Amazon is eliminating a few hundred roles at One Medical and in its online pharmacy unit Amazon Pharmacy, Neil Lindsay, senior vice president of Amazon Health Services, confirmed to Becker's. bit.ly/49o8jgf

Why some health systems say 'hospital at home' not 'worth it': bit.ly/3OCsgYM

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.Change Healthcare's temporary funding program 'not even a Band-Aid,' American Hospital Association president says, as White House reportedly mulls financial relief bit.ly/3T1G2FF

The cyberattack on Change Healthcare that has caused disruptions across a wide swath of the industry has entered its third week. But why do these IT outages last so long? bit.ly/3T532Ul

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