News Category: Advocacy

NHIA is disappointed by the characterization of a recent study regarding infection control in home infusion, which the association asserts is not at all reflective of home infusion therapy standards and practices.
On December 2, 2022, NHIA sent a follow-up letter to Defense Health Agency, including a copy to Express Scripts (ESI), sharing recent updates on efforts by ESI to narrow the TRICARE pharmacy network and urging the DOD to reinstate all home infusion providers to the ESI network to prevent disruptions in home infusion access for TRICARE beneficiaries. 
A diverse group of 30 patient and stakeholder groups are calling on Congress to address Medicare beneficiary access to home infusion services. In a letter to lawmakers, which brings together stakeholders from across the care continuum, the groups urge congressional leaders to advance the Preserving Patient Access to Home Infusion Act (S. 2652/H.R. 5067) and increase access to home infusion therapy for Medicare beneficiaries.

CMS Releases Final DEMPOS Rule, Pump Proposal Not Included

CMS issued the Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies (DMEPOS) final rule and is not finalizing its interpretation of the “appropriate for use in the home” requirement in the definition of DME as it applies to certain external infusion pumps. 

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CMS Releases Final DEMPOS Rule, Pump Proposal Not Included

CMS issued the Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies (DMEPOS) final rule and is not finalizing its interpretation of the “appropriate for use in the home” requirement in the definition of DME as it applies to certain external infusion pumps. 

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