COVID-19 Resources & Guidance - AAHomecare

• California Exemptee Training - online training certification for home medical device retailers. Approved by the CDPH.

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About this webpage:

"The accelerating spread of the COVID-19 virus has significant implications for the full scope of the healthcare continuum, including the HME community.  In response, CMS, the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), and the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) have thus far released broadly applicable information related to working with patients and protecting healthcare personnel. This page serves as a resource for the Home Medical Equipment community with all resources in one place."

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California Exemptee Training - for home medical device retailers (HMDR). $525 per student. State approved by the California Department of Public Health.

For Designated Representative license applicants  -  Training programs, courses, classes, seminars:

     California (earn a training affidavit):

• CA Designated Representative Wholesaler Training - Available around-the-clock 24 x 7
• CA Designated Representative 3PL Training
• CA Designated Representative Reverse Distributor Training  
• The Designated Representative Institute

     Florida:

• Florida Certified Designated Representative - CDR Laws and Rules Examination Prep Course

For HMDR Exemptee license applicants  -  Training programs, courses, classes, seminars:

     California (earn a training completion certificate):

• CA Home Medical Device Retailer (HMDR) Exemptee Training Course
• The Exemptee Institute

AAHomecare Seeking Information on UnitedHealthcare Denied PAP Claims - HomeCareMag.com

• California HMDR Exemptee - Online Training Certification Class. Earns a course completion certificate accepted by the California Department of Public Health - Food and Drug Branch. For home medical device retailers.
• Sign-up to take this course now - California Exemptee Training

Read the full article:  AAHomecare Seeking Information on UnitedHealthcare Denied PAP Claims - HomeCareMag.com

"AAHomecare has learned that providers are hearing mixed messages from UHC regarding appeals on these incorrect denials. Some providers have been told to submit denials as a claims project to UHC while others are being told not to resubmit and that UHC will be reprocessing the claims automatically."

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California HMDR Exemptee - Online Training Certification Class. Earns a course completion certificate accepted by the California Department of Public Health - Food and Drug Branch. For home medical device retailers.

For Designated Representative license applicants  -  Training programs, courses, classes, seminars:

     California (earn a training affidavit):

• CA Designated Representative Wholesaler Training - Available around-the-clock 24 x 7
• CA Designated Representative 3PL Training
• CA Designated Representative Reverse Distributor Training 
• The Designated Representative Institute

     Florida:

• Florida Certified Designated Representative - CDR Laws and Rules Examination Prep Course

For HMDR Exemptee license applicants  -  Training programs, courses, classes, seminars:

     California (earn a training completion certificate):

• CA Home Medical Device Retailer (HMDR) Exemptee Training Course
• The Exemptee Institute

HME Audit Key data provides first look at severity of audits | HME News

Read the full article: Tool provides first look at severity of audits | HME News:

"Nationwide, 78% of providers appealed denials, with O&P leading the way with a 98% appeal rate, followed by ostomy, urological and wound care supplies at 87%.

Upon review, 60% of claims for hospital beds, support surfaces and manual wheelchairs were paid. For O&P and respiratory equipment, 15% and 74%, respectively were paid."

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CA HMDR Exemptee online internet-based training certification by SkillsPlus Intl Inc.
The Exemptee Institute

NEW! CA Designated Representative-3PL online training certification by SkillsPlus Intl Inc.- We'll send you the 3PL training affidavit upon successful course completion.
CA Designated Representative online web-based training certification by SkillsPlus Intl Inc. - Available around-the-clock 24 x 7
FL Certified Designated Representative (CDR) online exam prep course - Lots of practice exams - Practice makes perfect!
The Designated Representative Institute

Merger: AAHomecare & AMEPA

AAHomecare and AMEPA to Merge -- WASHINGTON, July 30, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --:

"The American Association for Homecare (AAHomecare) and the Accredited Medical Equipment Providers of America (AMEPA) have reached an agreement to merge their organizations. The combined Association will maintain the AAHomecare name and continue to do business at 1707 L Street NW, Suite 350, Washington, D.C., 20036.

As part of the merger agreement, Rob Brant, president of AMEPA, will become director of industry relations at the Association. Brant will focus on growing membership, fostering relationships with state associations, and developing grassroots advocates across the country."

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For Designated Representative license applicants  -  Training programs, courses, classes, seminars:

     California (earn a training affidavit):

• CA Designated Representative Wholesaler Training - Available around-the-clock 24 x 7
• CA Designated Representative 3PL Training
• CA Designated Representative Reverse Distributor Training  
• The Designated Representative Institute

     Florida:

• Florida Certified Designated Representative - CDR Laws and Rules Examination Prep Course

For HMDR Exemptee license applicants  -  Training programs, courses, classes, seminars:

     California (earn a training completion certificate):

• CA Home Medical Device Retailer (HMDR) Exemptee Training Course
• The Exemptee Institute

Lawsuit Against CMS To Stop July Competitive Bidding Expansion

• California Exemptee Certification for home medical device retail HMDR Exemptee license applicants: California Exemptee Certification
  

AAHomecare, HME provider take CMS to court | HME News:

" . . . filed a lawsuit against Kathleen Sebelius, secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), asking her to stop the July 1 expansion of competitive bidding because of “licensing irregularities.”

“Today’s lawsuit zeroes in on a critical flaw in the bidding program—the failure to ensure that all bidders had satisfied state and local licensing requirements before accepting the bids and awarding contracts,” stated Tyler Wilson, president of AAHomecare, in a press release."

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For Designated Representative license applicants  -  Training programs, courses, classes, seminars:

     California (earn a training affidavit):

• CA Designated Representative Wholesaler Training - Available around-the-clock 24 x 7
• CA Designated Representative 3PL Training
• CA Designated Representative Reverse Distributor Training  
• The Designated Representative Institute

     Florida:

• Florida Certified Designated Representative - CDR Laws and Rules Examination Prep Course

For HMDR Exemptee license applicants  -  Training programs, courses, classes, seminars:

     California (earn a training completion certificate):

• CA Home Medical Device Retailer (HMDR) Exemptee Training Course
• The Exemptee Institute

Merger - AAHomecare & NAIMES

AAHomecare and NAIMES Merging -- HME Business:

"The American Association for Homecare and the National Association of Independent Medical Equipment Suppliers will merge their organizations, with combined Association to maintain the AAHomecare name and continue to do business from AAHomecare’s Washington, D.C. address."

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For Designated Representative license applicants  -  Training programs, courses, classes, seminars:

     California (earn a training affidavit):

• CA Designated Representative Wholesaler Training - Available around-the-clock 24 x 7
• CA Designated Representative 3PL Training
• CA Designated Representative Reverse Distributor Training  
• The Designated Representative Institute

     Florida:

• Florida Certified Designated Representative - CDR Laws and Rules Examination Prep Course

For HMDR Exemptee license applicants  -  Training programs, courses, classes, seminars:

     California (earn a training completion certificate):

• CA Home Medical Device Retailer (HMDR) Exemptee Training Course
• The Exemptee Institute