CMS Reverses Course on Changing HCPCS Codes, Billing Units for Ig
NHIA commends CMS for listening to stakeholders and deciding not to move forward at this time with the proposed changes to HCPCS codes and billing units for immune globulin products.
Alexandria, VA (February 28, 2024) The National Home Infusion Association (NHIA) is proud to announce its 2024-2025 Board of Directors. Beginning this term, the association expanded to 17 the number of board seats on its governing body to provide a broader diversification of infusion provider organizations. Board members serve 3-year terms as representatives for their NHIA member organization. Joining the NHIA Board of Directors are:
In addition to the newly installed members, Harbin Clinic, Promptcare, Optum, and Infusion Solutions were elected to additional terms and all officers were confirmed for a second term. The remaining members and officers of the Board include:
Chair
John Rademacher
CEO
Option Care Health
Bannockburn, IL
Vice Chair
Gregory LoPresti
CEO
Upstate HomeCare
Clinton, NY
Second Vice Chair
Dee Grein
President and GM
OptumRx
Eden Prairie, MN
Board Tresurer
Bob Calway
President and CEO
New England Life Care
Wodburn, MA
Past Chair
Tim Affeldt
Vice President of Specialty/Infusion Operations
Fairview Pharmacy Services
Minneapolis, MN
At-Large
Eric Ho
Senior Vice President, Pharmacy Services
Paragon Healthcare Inc.
Dallas, TX
Non-Voting
Connie Sullivan
President and CEO
National Home Infusion Association
Alexandria, VA
Rowena Birnel
CEO
Infusion Solutions Inc.
Bellingham, WA
Andy Copeland
Executive Vice President
PromptCare
Olathe, KS
Frank Esposito
Deputy COO
KabaFusion
Edison, NJ
Noah Franz
Director of Pharmacy
Froedtert Health Pharmacy Solutions
Brookfield, WI
Kathleen Patrick
President
Chartwell Pennsylvania, LP
Oakdale, PA
Todd Pledger
Director of Operations & Pharmacy Services
Harbin Clinic, LLC
Rome, GA
Melinda Silolahti
Senior Vice President of Revenue Cycle Management and Managed Care Contracting
Amerita, Inc.
Centennial, CO
David Vermeulen
Assistant Chief Pharmacy Officer
UC Davis Health
Rocklin, CA
Drew Walk
CEO
Soleo Health
Carrollton, TX
“Being elected to the Board of Directors is the highest level of dedication and investment in NHIA and demonstrates a desire to work collaboratively with peer organizations to advance the infusion profession,” said Connie Sullivan, NHIA President and CEO. “We are excited to welcome Premier and Coram, and thank you to all our board companies as they are at the forefront of the industry and their participation in NHIA brings diverse perspectives that will help the association effectively address member needs.”
The 2024-2025 Board of Directors will be installed at the NHIA Annual Conference held in Austin, TX March 23-27.
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NHIA is a trade association that represents companies that provide medically necessary infusion therapies to patients in alternate sites, as well as companies that manufacture and supply infusion and specialty pharmacy products. The association’s mission is to provide advocacy, education, and resources to the home and alternate site infusion community so the patients they serve can lead healthy, independent lives. For more information, visit www.nhia.org.
NHIA commends CMS for listening to stakeholders and deciding not to move forward at this time with the proposed changes to HCPCS codes and billing units for immune globulin products.
The National Home Infusion Foundation’s Wellness Challenge is returning this September, and we’re excited to invite your organization to sponsor a team and make a meaningful impact on our industry!
This proposal to modify the criteria for the use of an infusion pump should not be viewed as a solution to the broader access challenges facing Medicare beneficiaries who could safely receive infusion therapy at home.
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