American Association for Homecare

07/31/2026

As home based care continues to grow, innovation is helping more patients receive high quality respiratory care where they want to be most: at home.

In a recent interview with The American Journal of Managed Care, AAHomecare member Doug Francis, CEO of Rhythm Healthcare, discusses how advancements in portable oxygen concentrators are improving patient independence, supporting better outcomes, and helping reduce hospital readmissions while lowering costs across the health care system.

Read the full article: https://www.ajmc.com/view/how-portable-oxygen-is-changing-home-respiratory-care-doug-francis

Doug Francis of Rhythm Healthcare on what's driving respiratory and mobility care out of facilities and into patients' homes

07/29/2026

Advocacy efforts continue to gain momentum on Capitol Hill.

As Congress heads into the August recess, several key HME legislative priorities are moving forward, including the House passage of the Choices for Increased Mobility Act (H.R. 1703) and continued efforts to delay Medicare competitive bidding for urology and ostomy supplies and continuous glucose monitors.

As AAHomecare's Senior Vice President of Public Policy, Jay Witter, noted:

"The legislation is based on the removal of non-invasive ventilation (NIV) from competitive bidding in 2020. We have time. Congress has stopped the program after contracts were executed. They can stop it at any time."

Read more about the latest legislative developments and AAHomecare's ongoing advocacy efforts: https://www.hmenews.com/article/hme-legislative-priorities-gain-ground

The home medical equipment (HME) industry is heading into the August recess with momentum on several key legislative priorities

07/29/2026

Our councils play an important role in advancing AAHomecare's work and ensuring member perspectives help guide our advocacy and industry initiatives.

Thank you to everyone who participated in our recent HME/RT Council, Diabetes Council, and Brand Council meetings. We appreciate your continued engagement and the valuable insights you bring to these discussions.

07/28/2026

AAHomecare's leadership, Board Chair, and general counsel met with White House staff this week to press the case for reform on RID inclusion within the Competitive Bidding Program.

Our message was direct: the current approach creates real barriers to access for the patients HME providers and manufacturers serve every day. Wherever there's an opportunity to advocate on behalf of our members, whether on Capitol Hill, with CMS, or at the White House, we're taking it.

AAHomecare will continue engaging at every level of government to protect patient access to home medical equipment. No stone unturned.

07/27/2026

Advocacy is stronger when every member has a voice.

At AAHomecare, we work to ensure providers of every size have a seat at the table. From meeting with Congress and CMS to advancing policy at the state and federal levels, we're committed to amplifying our members' voices and protecting patient access to quality home medical equipment.

Hear how one member says AAHomecare has helped empower their company and strengthen its advocacy efforts.

07/26/2026

Philips Sleep & Respiratory Care provides solutions designed to support patients with sleep apnea and respiratory conditions. Their portfolio includes products and technologies that help improve respiratory health, enhance patient comfort, and support care in the home setting. Thank you, Philips Sleep & Respiratory Care, for supporting AAHomecare as a proud Diamond Corporate Partner!

07/24/2026

AAHomecare's Competitive Bidding Education series offers suppliers practical guidance to help prepare for Medicare's upcoming Competitive Bidding Program.

Join us for Competitive Bidding Essentials on July 29, followed by three Bid Calculator Deep Dive Sessions covering:

• CGMs & Insulin Pumps
• Ostomy, Urology & Hydrophilic Catheters
• Braces

View the full schedule and register: https://aahomecare.org/calendar

07/22/2026

What happens when access to the medical supplies you depend on is determined by cost instead of medical need?

In this conversation, patient advocate Elynn Mantell shares her journey after 23 surgeries and explains why proposed changes to Medicare's Competitive Bidding Program could jeopardize access to the specialized bowel and bladder care supplies that more than one million Americans rely on.

Watch as Elynn puts a human face on the policy debate and discusses what's at stake for patients, caregivers, and providers.

Steve sits down with patient advocate Elynn Mantell, who has endured 23 surgeries and spent years finding the medical supplies and routine that allow her to live independently. Mantell explains why a

07/20/2026

Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 1703, the Choices for Increased Mobility Act, by voice vote, advancing the legislation to the Senate.

The bill would expand access to manual wheelchairs constructed with carbon fiber and titanium materials for Medicare beneficiaries while remaining budget neutral.

This milestone reflects years of advocacy and collaboration across the DMEPOS community, patient organizations, manufacturers, suppliers, and congressional champions. AAHomecare thanks everyone who has helped move this legislation forward and looks forward to continuing these efforts as the bill advances in the Senate.

07/19/2026

Medline Industries is a global healthcare company that manufactures and distributes medical supplies and solutions across a wide range of care settings. Medline supports providers with products and services designed to improve clinical outcomes, operational efficiency, and patient care. Thank you, Medline Industries, for supporting AAHomecare as a proud Diamond Corporate Partner!