Caregivers

About AAHomecare

The American Association for Homecare (AAHomecare) works to strengthen access to care for the millions of Americans who require medical care in their homes. AAHomecare represents healthcare providers, equipment manufacturers, and other organizations in the homecare community. AAHomecare members serve the medical needs of millions of Americans who require oxygen equipment and therapy, mobility assistive technologies, medical supplies, inhalation drug therapy, home infusion, and other home medical equipment, therapies, services, and supplies in the home. Membership reflects a broad cross-section of the homecare community, including providers of all sizes operating approximately 3,000 locations in all 50 states.

The association advocates on behalf of the entire homecare community in legislative and regulatory arenas. On a daily basis, AAHomecare staff and government relations consultants communicate with Members of Congress, key Committees, and Congressional staff as well as various federal agencies, especially the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

AAHomecare also provides information about compliance issues, industry trends and data, forums for education and training, networking opportunities, and consumer information.

The American Association for Homecare strongly encourages members to take an active role in legislative matters by establishing ongoing relationships with their Members of Congress and state legislators and by participating in the AAHomecare PAC.

The American Association for Homecare was formed in February, 2000, from the merger of three national associations — the Health Industry Distributors Association (HIDA) Home Care Market Group, the Home Health Services and Staffing Association (HHSSA), and the National Association for Medical Equipment Services (NAMES). In January, 2002, the American Home Care Association (AHCA) joined the new organization.

Homecare provides tremendous value for Americans’ healthcare dollar and is an important part of the solution to the nation’s healthcare crisis.