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11/25/2024

Congress Returns for Final Month as 75-25 Medicare Relief Legislation Remains in the Balance

HME Providers Urged to Engage with their Elected Representatives


11/20/2024

ODM Announces Timely Filing Rule To Be Extended Beyond December 1, 2024


11/18/2024

AAHomecare Releases Updated DMEPOS Medicare Supplier Location Tracking Report

Ohio Has 46% Fewer Traditional Medicare Locations Since July 2013


11/14/2024

DME MAC Provider Education Webinars Scheduled Prior to Thanksgiving Break


11/11/2024

DOJ on Fraudulent Marketing Schemes

Guest Article: Jeffrey S. Baird, Esq.


11/08/2024

Ohio Medicaid Managed Care Open Enrollment is Underway Through November 30


11/06/2024

ODM Announces MyCare Ohio Plans Selected for Next Generation Program


11/04/2024

It's November! Celebrate National Homecare Month!

Free Resources Available from AAHomecare to Spread the Message


11/01/2024

Ohio Medicaid Revised Oxygen Rule Goes into Effect on November 4


10/28/2024

CGS Administrators Line-Up of Upcoming DME Webinars


10/24/2024

Congressional Sign-On Letter Offers Fresh Opportunity to Build Support for 75-25 Relief


10/21/2024

Highlighting How Homecare Changes Lives - Share Your Stories!

November is National Homecare Month


10/17/2024

Medtrade 2025 'Insider' Registration Rates Now Available Through Oct. 26


10/14/2024

Continue Advocacy for Carbon Fiber/Titanium Wheelchair Upgrade Bills

Ask Your Legislators to Support S.5154 and HR 5371


10/10/2024

Ohio Department of Medicaid Update Regarding MyCare Ohio Program


10/07/2024

Registration Discount Rates for OAMES Annual Meeting & Exhibition End Oct. 9!


10/04/2024

Study Finds Better Adherence and Lower Costs for CGMs Supplied Under Medical Benefit


10/02/2024

CGS Administrators Line-Up of October DME Webinars


09/30/2024

Carbon Fiber/Titanium Wheelchair Upgrade Legislation S.5154 Introduced in US Senate

Ask Your Legislators to Support Senate and House Bills


09/25/2024

Thank You 2024 OAMES Annual Meeting Exhibitors and Sponsors!

Hotel Room Block Discount Rates End Tomorrow!


09/23/2024

Ohio Medicaid Managed Care Annual Open Enrollment Launches Soon

Resources Available for Recipients


09/19/2024

Countdown to OAMES 2024 Annual Meeting & Exhibition!

Exhibit Hall is Sold Out! Sponsorships Still Available!


09/16/2024

CGS Administrators Line-Up of September DME Webinars


09/11/2024

Two Portals Launched by AAHomecare to Collect End Users Feedback on NIV and CGM Access Issues


09/09/2024

Nominate Your 2024 HomeCare Heroes - Deadline September 18!


09/05/2024

Registration is Open for OAMES 43rd Annual Meeting & Exhibition!


09/02/2024

AAHomecare Offers Free On-Demand Webinar to Bolster HME Advocacy Efforts


08/29/2024

Select Tables & Sponsorships Available for OAMES Annual Meeting & Exhibition

Registration Opens Soon!


08/27/2024

Support Upcoming DC Fly-ins With Outreach on HR 5371 and CRT Advocacy


08/22/2024

How to Provide Charity Care

Guest Article: Elizabeth E. Hogue, Esq.


08/19/2024

Discover Accessible Ohio: Empowering Everyone to Experience Our Great State

Message from Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities


08/15/2024

DME MAC Jurisdiction B Hosting Virtual and In-Person Education Opportunities

Coming to Lexington KY on Sept. 10 and Cleveland OH on Sept. 11


08/12/2024

OAMES Annual Meeting Exhibit Hall is Filling Up, Select Spots Still Available!

Thank You Exhibitors and Sponsors Signed Up To-Date!


08/08/2024

AAHomecare Survey Reveals Critical Impact of Medicare Cuts, Threatening Access to Care for Millions


08/05/2024

DME MAC Medicare Training Workshops Coming to Lexington and Cleveland


08/01/2024

2024 HME Financial Benchmarking Survey Deadline Extended to August 12


07/29/2024

Congressional Calendar Offers Opportunities to Connect with Legislators at Home

Important Message from the American Association for Homecare


07/26/2024

Ohio Department of Aging Bringing 'Well Beyond 60! EXPO' to Ohio State Fair on July 30


07/23/2024

DME MAC Jurisdiction B Virtual and In-Person Education Opportunities


07/19/2024

Alert! Important Medicare Deadline on July 24


07/18/2024

HME Industry Benchmarking Survey Open Thru July 22; Provider of the Year Nominations Due Aug.14


07/15/2024

Ohio Medicaid Announces Lifting PA Requirements Due to PNM Module Issues


07/11/2024

CGS Administrators Line-Up of July DME Training Webinars


07/09/2024

AAHomecare Opens National Survey on Impact of Medicare Cuts

Survey Deadline is Friday, July 19


07/08/2024

Celebrating a Year of Progress for the Ohio Department of Children and Youth


07/05/2024

Summer and Fall HME & CRT Industry Educational and Advocacy Events


07/01/2024

New Merger Guidelines: Impact on Providers

Guest Article: Elizabeth E. Hogue, Esq.


06/26/2024

Deadline Approaching for Speaker Submissions to Medtrade; Applications Due July 5


06/24/2024

Next Generation of Ohio Medicaid June 30 Implementation Is Almost Here! Resources Available


06/20/2024

DME MACs Announce Streamlined Processes for Manual Wheelchair Assessments and Wheelchair Replacements


06/17/2024

Reminder: Board of Pharmacy HME Renewals Due June 30


06/13/2024

AAHomecare Membership Approves Leadership Slate


06/10/2024

Call for Applications Now Open for Governor's Inclusive Employer Award

Deadline for Submission is August 2


06/07/2024

Interested in Speaking at Medtrade? Submit Your Proposal by July 5


06/04/2024

Check Out CGS' Upcoming Jurisdiction B DME MAC Webinars


06/03/2024

DME Comprises 1.5% of Medicare Spend, Offering Patient-Preferred & Cost-Effective Care to Millions


05/30/2024

Ohio Department of Aging Modernizing Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program


05/28/2024

Imposters! Guest Article by Elizabeth Hogue, Esq.


05/22/2024

Ohio Senior Citizens Hall of Fame Nominations Due May 31 to Department of Aging


05/20/2024

Important Ohio Medicaid Provider Update Regarding Change Healthcare Connectivity


05/16/2024

Upcoming CGS Administrators' Education: DMEPOS Webinars and National CERT Webinar


05/14/2024

Call-to-Action to Support Tomorrow's AAHomecare Legislative Meetings on Capitol Hill


05/10/2024

Ohio Board of Pharmacy HME License and Registration Renewals Are Underway


05/07/2024

Ohio Department of Aging Seeking Nominations for Ohio Senior Citizens Hall of Fame

Nominate an Inspirational Older Adult in Your Life - Deadline is 5/31


05/03/2024

Don't Miss ODM MyCare Ohio Community Input Sessions for Members and Providers

Non-Institutional Session (DMEPOS Included) Scheduled June 27


05/01/2024

Check Out CGS' Upcoming Jurisdiction B DME MAC Webinars


04/30/2024

HHS Surveying CGM Suppliers on Acquisition Costs & Prices


04/29/2024

Health Policy Institute of Ohio Releases 2024 Health Value Dashboard


04/26/2024

VGM Releases Industry Playbook


04/24/2024

Pediatric Mental Health Care Access Town Halls Scheduled in May

Hosted by the Ohio Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics


04/23/2024

Upcoming Jurisdiction B DME MAC Live Webinars


04/22/2024

CMS Shares Additional Payer-Specific Resources Related to Change Healthcare Disruption


04/19/2024

Ohio Board of Pharmacy HME License and Registration Renewals Begin May 1

HME Advisory Committee Resumes Meetings for Five-Year Rule Review


04/16/2024

Don't Forget to Participate in 2024 HomeCare Salary, Staffing & Benefits Survey!


04/12/2024

New Provider Enrollment Resources Available; Feedback Needed from Suppliers


04/10/2024

AAHomecare Highlights Successful Medtrade; Honors Joel Marx as 2024 Van Miller Homecare Champion


04/08/2024

Check Out this Week's Jurisdiction B DME MAC Webinars Hosted by CGS Administrators


04/05/2024

CGS Administrators to Host DME Workshops April 23-25 in Cincinnati, Indianapolis and Louisville


04/04/2024

ODM Hosts MyCare Ohio Community Input Sessions for Members and Providers

Non-Institutional Session (DMEPOS Included) Scheduled June 27


04/03/2024

Calling All HME Providers to Participate in 2024 HomeCare Salary, Staffing & Benefits Survey


04/02/2024

CGS Reports Systems Issues Affecting my CGS, IVR and Customer Support


04/01/2024

ODM Updates Home- and Community-Based Services Website to Combine Resources and Improve User Experience


03/29/2024

Double Digit Attendance Jump This Week at Medtrade 2024


03/28/2024

OIG Says Providers Can Offer Services to Caregivers

Guest Article: Elizabeth E. Hogue, Esq.


03/27/2024

OAMES Flagship Member ACU-Serve Acquires Beyond HME

Source: HomeCare Now 3/22/24


03/26/2024

CMS Updates Enrollment Application

Source:  AAHomecare Insider 3/20/2024


03/25/2024

Two Weeks to Go! April 8th Eclipse Could Affect HME Providers' Home Deliveries in Ohio

Reminder to Plan Ahead!


03/22/2024

"What's Your WHY" Campaign Launched by AAHomecare at Medtrade

Still Time to Register! OAMES Will See You in Dallas!


03/21/2024

ODM Begins Work on Next Generation MyCare Ohio, Kicks Off Recipient and Provider Input Sessions


03/20/2024

CGS Administrators to Host Jurisdiction B Roadshow Events in Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky


03/19/2024

Legislative Update from AAHomecare: Healthcare Package Stalled


03/18/2024

One Week Until Medtrade!

'Last Chance' Medtrade Registration Rates in Effect Through March 25


03/15/2024

2024 HomeCare Salary, Staffing & Benefits Survey Now Open; Participate Today!


03/14/2024

ODM Begins Work on Next Generation MyCare Ohio, Will Host Meetings and Release MCO 'Request for Applications' Soon


03/12/2024

CMS Announces Multi-Pronged Effort to Strengthen Direct Care Workforce

Guest Article: Elizabeth E. Hogue, Esq.


03/11/2024

Don't Miss this Week's Jurisdiction B DME MAC Webinars


03/08/2024

AAHomecare Supports Anti-Fraud Measures in Wake of Intermittent Catheter Criminal Activity; Ohio Department of Insurance Releases Consumer Alert


03/07/2024

Tomorrow is the Deadline for Open Call for Vendors for Inaugural "Accessible Ohio Conference and Expo"


03/06/2024

Jurisdiction B DME MAC Offers Online Training and In-Person Connections at Medtrade


03/05/2024

DME 75/25 Relief Not Included in Latest Health Care Legislation Agreement

Continued Grassroots Advocacy Support Needed


03/04/2024

ODM Issues Important Information on Timely Filing Rule for EDI Submitted Claims


03/01/2024

Change Healthcare Network Interruption Alert: Brightree Webinar, ODM Announcement and AAHomecare Action


02/29/2024

March 2 Is World Teen Mental Wellness Day

Important Message from the Ohio Association of County Behavioral Health Authorities


02/28/2024

Jurisdiction B DME MAC Offers Online Training and In-Person Connections at Medtrade


02/27/2024

January 2024 DME Supplier Tracking Data Released

Ohio Has Experienced 45% Decrease in Supplier Locations


02/26/2024

Free DME Industry Webinars on Meeting Supplier Standards and National Provider Enrollment

Scheduled Feb. 27 and March 12


02/23/2024

Reminder on How To Access Ohio Department of Medicaid Fee Schedules


02/22/2024

HME Leaders Continue to Raise the Urgency on 75/25 Provisions on Capitol Hill


02/21/2024

Open Call for Vendors for Inaugural "Accessible Ohio Conference and Expo" this Summer in Columbus

Submissions Due Friday, March 8


02/20/2024

Jurisdiction B DME MAC Connects with HME Providers Online and at Medtrade


02/19/2024

Nominations for AAHomecare's 2024 'Homecare Champion' Award Due Friday, Feb. 23


02/16/2024

April 8th Eclipse Could Affect HME Providers' Home Deliveries in Ohio


02/15/2024

CMS Updates MLN Booklet on Power Mobility Devices Enhancing Content Clarity


02/14/2024

Ohio Medicaid Announces Integrated Helpdesk Changes and Improvements


02/13/2024

Upcoming Jurisdiction B DME MAC Educational Webinars


02/12/2024

Nominations for AAHomecare's 2024 'Homecare Champion' Accepted Through Feb. 23


02/09/2024

DME MACs Streamline Ordering Process for PAP and RAD Supplies

'Dear Physician Letter' is Effective 2/01/24


02/08/2024

AARP Calls Credit for Caring Act 'Much Needed Relief for Caregivers'

Source: HomeCare Now


02/07/2024

Upcoming Jurisdiction B DME MAC Educational Webinars


02/06/2024

Medtrade Early Registration Rates Good through Tomorrow! Sign Up Now!


02/05/2024

New Authentication Requirement When Calling JB DME Provider Contact Center Effective March 1


02/02/2024

Technology Stage On Medtrade Show Floor Offers 30-Minute Tech Presentations


02/01/2024

Welcome New OAMES Members!


01/31/2024

April 8th Eclipse Could Affect HME Providers' Home Deliveries


01/30/2024

Register for Upcoming CGS's Live Webinars on Numerous Medicare Topics


01/29/2024

Medtrade 2024 Early Registration Rates End Wednesday, February 7


01/26/2024

Philips Respironics Scales Back on Sleep and Respiratory Product Portfolio


01/25/2024

Why Every Provider Must Establish and Maintain a Fraud and Abuse Compliance Program

Guest Article: Elizabeth E. Hogue, Esq.


01/24/2024

AAHomecare Accepting Homecare Champion Nominations Through February 23

Champion Will Be Honored at Medtrade


01/23/2024

New White Paper Addresses Importance of Safeguarding Access to Enteral Nutrition


01/22/2024

Jurisdiction B DME MAC Webinars Scheduled this Week


01/20/2024

Congress Passes Short-Term Funding Measure without 75/25 Relief & Other Healthcare Extenders


01/19/2024

REMINDER! Terminations to Resume January 23 for Failure to Complete Ohio Medicaid Agreement Revalidations in PNM Module


01/19/2024

Workgroup Tackles Medicare Advantage Denials Impacting Access to CRT


01/18/2024

AAHomecare Hosts Medicare Advantage Webinar Next Week


01/17/2024

Ohio Department of Aging Announces Students Selected for 2024 Scholars in Aging Program


01/16/2024

VGM Fulfillment Names Peter Martin as President


01/15/2024

Congratulations to OAMES’ New Officers and Board Members!


01/12/2024

DMEPOS Improper Payment Rate Shows Continued Improvement


01/11/2024

January is National Mental Wellness Month


01/10/2024

Ohio BWC Hosts Virtual Provider Forum on Jan. 24


01/09/2024

Jurisdiction B DME MAC Webinars Offered Through January 18


01/08/2024

Dana McLaughlin of MSC Named the VGM Group's HME Woman of the Year


01/05/2024

Terminations to Resume 1/23/2024 for Failure to Complete Medicaid Agreement Revalidations in PNM Module

Important Message from Ohio Department of Medicaid


01/04/2024

Patients’ Right to Freedom of Choice of Providers

Guest Article: Elizabeth E. Hogue, Esq.


01/03/2024

Mickae Lee Departs National Coalition for Assistive and Rehab Technology


01/02/2024

Medtrade 2024 SmartSaver Registration Rates In Effect


12/29/2023

Temporary Interruption in myCGS and IVR Availability Due to Quarterly System Maintenance: December 29, 2023–January 1, 2024

News from CGS 12/28/2023 - DME MAC Jurisdiction B


12/28/2023

Thank You Associate Members and Sponsors for Your Partnership this Year!


12/26/2023

OAMES Year-End Reminders: Dues Renewals & Conference Save-the-Date!


12/22/2023

VGM & Associates Names Lindy Tentinger as President


12/21/2023

CMS Releases 2024 Fee Schedule

Source: AAHomecare Alert 12/20/23


12/20/2023

Advocacy Matters More Than Ever

Article by Kam Yuricich for Medtrade Monday 12/18/2023


12/19/2023

Jurisdiction B DME MAC Webinars Offered this Week


12/18/2023

All About Accessibility: Handling Holiday Overwhelm

Message from the Ohio Dept. of Mental Health & Addiction Services and Ohio Dept. of Health


12/15/2023

Calling OAMES Provider Members: Annual Board of Directors Votes Due Today! 


12/14/2023

State Agencies and Partners Expand Resources to Keep Older Drivers Safe


12/13/2023

Jurisdiction B DME MAC Webinars Offered Through Dec. 21


12/12/2023

DMEPOS CY 2024 CPI-U Increase Range from 2.6%-3%

Source: AAHomecare Alert 12/11/23


12/11/2023

Don't Forget to Renew Your OAMES 2024 Membership!

Not a Member? Join Today!


12/08/2023

Terminations to Resume 1/23/2024 for Failure to Complete Medicaid Agreement Revalidations in ODM Provider Network Management Module


12/07/2023

Amended Version of H.R 5555 Clears Energy and Commerce Committee

Source: AAHomecare Insider 12/06/23


12/06/2023

Medtrade 2024 Registration is Now Open


12/05/2023

Jurisdiction B DME MAC Webinars Offered Through Dec. 14


12/04/2023

Ohio Department of Aging Celebrates Grand Opening of Golden Buckeye Center for Dementia Caregiving at OSU College of Nursing


12/01/2023

Sign Up for FREE December 19 CRT Industry Webinar

Hosted by NCART, NRRTS, US Rehab and the Clinician Task Force


11/30/2023

"Insider" Registration Rates For Medtrade 2024 Open On Monday, Dec. 4


11/29/2023

Save the Date! MHS24 Medical & Health Symposium Scheduled Nov. 13-15, 2024

Hosted by the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation


11/28/2023

Jurisdiction B DME MAC Webinars Offered Through Next Week


11/27/2023

Don't Miss OAMES Important Year-End Activities!


11/24/2023

New Mobility Scooter Company Signs On For Medtrade 2024


08/03/2023

Record Turnout!  Thank You OAMES 2023 Annual Meeting Exhibitors & Sponsors!

Still Time to Register! Early-Bird Discount Rates Expire Oct. 12


10/04/2012

2013 Salary Survey Now Underway by Homecare Magazine


09/24/2012

H.R. 6490 - Our Opportunity to Enact the Market Pricing Program and Replace the Medicare Bidding


09/17/2012

Kentucky Passes HME Licensure - Effective September 30, 2012


09/04/2012

House Small Business Committee to Hold Hearing on Sept. 11 on Medicare DME Bidding Problems


08/29/2012

Legislative Alert! Urge Your Representative to Cosponsor Price Bill to Enact Market Pricing Program


08/21/2012

Medicare DME Bidding Round 1 Recompete Registration Now Open


08/09/2012

Expert Debunks Claim that Bidding Doesn't Hurt Beneficiaries


08/01/2012

Kasich Administration Launches Plans to Make Ohio Medicaid Stand-Alone Cabinet Agency


07/26/2012

Study Shows Medicare Bidding Toll on Iowa: 2,500 Jobs Lost, $200 Million In Economic Activity Gone


07/16/2012

Bloomberg Study Questions Medicare's Bidding Program


07/10/2012

2012 HME Financial Benchmark Survey - Get the Results!


07/10/2012

OAMES Member Law Firm Offers Analysis on Supreme Court's Ruling of Accordable Care Act


06/28/2012

Supreme Court Upholds the Individual Mandate in the Healthcare Reform Law


06/12/2012

Ohio Dept of Aging and Veterans Services Announce War Era Story Project


06/06/2012

Ohio Takes Next Steps to Modernize Eligibility Systems


06/06/2012

Caltech Economist: Potential for Disaster Is Built into Bidding System


05/17/2012

"When Competitive Bidding Hurts Patients", Boston Physician Criticizes Medicare Bid Program


05/03/2012

House Hearing May 9 Offers Chance to Highlight Serious Failings of Bidding Program