IAMERS SUPPORTS ITS MEMBERS IN MANY WAYS.
Networking, Education, Patient Safety and Advocacy. With declining provider revenues, stronger business practices and an industry in transition, you need to know information critical to your business. IAMERS is following what matters most to your business.
Our efforts are gaining recognition and momentum as the marketplace is recognizing the importance and cost effectiveness of the Independent Provider of services and devices. For many if these less expensive, but clinically relevant, options were not available then their patients would miss receiving the health care they need and deserve.
Take the time to learn about our efforts in the regulatory and legislative arenas.
CMS Announces Addition of 106 New Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs)
Today HHS announced the ACO program continues to expand with the addition of 106 new ACOs. The agency is forecasting a savings in Medicare outlays for health care of $940 [...]
Medical Device Excise Tax Update
We believe this letter between our general counsel and the IRS to be good news for people who sell used equipment, and good news for most sales of refurbished equipment.
Fiscal Cliff Legislation Includes Cuts In Advanced Medical Imaging
When the House of Representatives voted to avert the "Fiscal Cliff" the legislation included $800 million in Medicare cuts for advanced imaging. These cuts are on top of those already [...]