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

11/22/2023

Reimbursement Measures Move Forward as Congress Sets New Deadlines for Appropriations Legislation

Source: AAH Insider 11/21/23

11/21/2023

OAMES 43rd Annual Meeting & Exhibition is Booked for 2024!

Join Us October 16-17, Returning to The Grand Event Center in Columbus

11/20/2023

Jurisdiction B DME MAC Webinars Offered Through November

11/17/2023

Ohio Medicaid Annual Open Enrollment Ends Soon

Members Can Select a Plan through November 30

11/16/2023

Joint Announcement from OAMES and Great Lakes: Executive Director Kam Yuricich Departs December 31, Transitions to Retirement in 2024

11/15/2023

AAHomecare Alert: HME Legislation Approved by Energy & Commerce Health Subcommittee

11/14/2023

Upcoming Webinar: Hospices, SNFs and Part A: Opportunities for DME Suppliers

Sponsored by AAHomecare, Presented by Brown & Fortunato

11/13/2023

Jurisdiction B DME MAC Webinars Offered Through Next Week

11/10/2023

CMS Issues Preliminary Coding Recommendation for Power Seat Elevation

Source: NCART

11/09/2023

Latest Supplier Tracking Continues to Show Decline in Medicare-Registered DMEPOS Locations

Ohio Has Lost 44% of Its Medicare Supplier Locations Since 2013

11/08/2023

The Product Evolution of Compass Health

OAMES 2023 Flagship Member Feature

11/07/2023

Jurisdiction B DME MAC Webinars Offered Through Nov. 16

11/06/2023

Last Call for Candidates! Applications Due Nov. 10 for OAMES of Directors Election

11/03/2023

S. 1294 Provisions Included in Finance Committee Healthcare Legislation Draft

Breaking News from American Association for Homecare

11/02/2023

VGM Hosts Free Webinar on Nov 3, “Can Your Business Sustain a 30% Cut in Revenue?”

11/01/2023

Upcoming Jurisdiction B DME MAC Educational Webinars

10/31/2023

Ohio Medicaid Annual Open Enrollment is Here!

Medicaid Members Can Select a Plan through November 30

10/30/2023

PET Scan False Claims Act Settlement: Lessons for Suppliers

Source: Medtrade Monday 10/30/2023

10/27/2023

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Is Tomorrow!

10/26/2023

Bonuses for Employees

Guest Article: Elizabeth E. Hogue, Esq.

10/25/2023

Don't Miss CGS Medicare Mega Workshop in Columbus on Nov. 1

10/24/2023

A Big Win for CGM Patients and Suppliers: CMS to Allow for 90-Day Billing for CGM Supplies

Source: AAHomecare Alert 10/19/23

10/23/2023

CMS Chicago Hosts Oct. 25 "Real Time" Webinar on Medicare Open Enrollment

No-Charge Registration Required by Oct. 24

10/20/2023

Ready to Lead? Call for OAMES Board Candidates for Fall Election

Applications Due Nov. 10

10/18/2023

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Is Saturday, October 28

10/17/2023

Upcoming DME MAC Jurisdiction B & C Educational Webinars

10/16/2023

Continue Pushing Support for Medicare Rate Relief Legislation, HR 5555 & S.1294

10/13/2023

AAHomecare and VGM Partner for Targeted Virtual Hill Day on Nov. 13

10/12/2023

Preventing Violence in Home Care: Action Items

Guest Article: Elizabeth E. Hogue, Esq.

10/11/2023

Last Chance to Register for OAMES 2023 Annual Meeting & Exhibition on Oct. 18-19

Early-Bird Rates End Thursday!

10/10/2023

Upcoming DME MAC Jurisdiction B & C Educational Webinars

Reminder to Participate in Innovation Survey - Responses Due 10/15/23

10/09/2023

Department of Aging Encourages Older Ohioans to Find Opportunities in the Modern Workforce through Upcoming Online Job Trainings

10/06/2023

New Provider Enrollment Appeals & Rebuttals Contractor Starts Oct. 9

Source: AAHomecare Alert 10/05/23

10/05/2023

Record Turnout! Thank You Annual Meeting Exhibitors & Sponsors! Still Time to Register!

Early-Bird Registration Discount Rates End Oct. 12

10/04/2023

Nationwide Survey Shows Significant Cost Increases & Operational Challenges

Source: AAHomecare Insider 9/27/23

10/03/2023

Jurisdiction B DME MAC's Upcoming Educational Webinars

10/02/2023

2024 Medicare Advantage and Part D Plan Information Now Available Ahead of Medicare Open Enrollment

Medicare Open Enrollment runs from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7

09/29/2023

The Power of Inclusive Literature with Allison Boot, Ms. Wheelchair Ohio 2023

Message from Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities

09/28/2023

Grassroots Action Needed to Reinforce Virtual Legislative Conference Advocacy

Source: AAHomecare Insider 9/27/23

09/27/2023

OAMES Annual Meeting Exhibit Hall has SOLD OUT! Hotel Room Block Expanded, Group Rate Ends Friday!

09/26/2023

ODM Releases Latest Ohio Medicaid Managed Care Plan Comparison Document

09/25/2023

CMS’ Electronic Signature Requirements - Article by Jeffrey S. Baird, JD and Jacque K. Steelman, JD

Source: Medtrade Monday 9/25/2023

09/22/2023

OAMES Brings You the Hottest Topics and Best Connections at this Year's Annual Meeting & Exhibition

09/21/2023

CGS Provider Outreach and Education Hosts In-Person Workshops this Fall

09/20/2023

Comprehensive Medicare Rate Relief Legislation Introduced in US House

Source: AAHomecare Alert 9/19/23

09/19/2023

Last Call to Share Feedback on Development of AAHomecare Educational Platform

Survey Closes Tomorrow, Sept. 20

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