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It is time to renew your membership investment in WAMES! [View Attachment] |
Jan 18 2010 1:45PM |
ANNOUNCING again this year: WAMES NEW POINTS PROGRAM! With cuts and reimbursement changes around every corner, where can you turn to save money? TO WAMES! We are implementing our new points program that will reward your activity with WAMES. See the attached document for details and the amount you have earned is below.
Your membership in WAMES provides both you and your organization with numerous and invaluable benefits. When utilized effectively, these benefits enable you to compete effectively, efficiently and profitably in Wisconsin’s home care market. The resources that WAMES offers through knowledge, contacts and information makes WAMES one of the most effective state organizations in the country!
WAMES has also provided you with up-to-the-minute information on industry happenings, competitive bidding, American Association of Homecare updates, Jurisdiction/Region B activities & plans, state and national legislative activities and Medicaid and Medicare coverage and reimbursement matters. Our informational emails have been expanded and improved to provide you with a concise way to stay abreast of state and national issues as well as have your questions discussed and answered by peers and experts.
Renew your membership by February 15, 2010 as follows: Due and paid by 2/15/10
Category (Net Revenue) Dues Rate Rate AFTER Feb. 15, 2010
Less than $1,000,000 $595.00 $695.00
Between $1,000,000 & $3,000,000 795.00 895.00
Between $3,000,000 & 7,000,000 995.00 1,095.00
Over $7,000,000 1 ,095.00 1,195.00
WAMES accomplished a great deal for you recently including:
- Helping to delay the implementation of competitive bidding
- Working with AAHomecare in the efforts regarding the manufacturer device exise tax
- Opened the door of communication with the State of Wisconsin regarding the incontinence contract and had our many questions addressed. We are now working on legislation to be a part of the bid process in the future.
- Offering the RESNA CEU’s and AARC CRCE’s at the WAMES Annual Convention and Seminars. Provided excellent information via our billing seminar, the respiratory seminar and the meeting with EDS and the Family Care Program.
- Alerted members regarding the tax changes and opposed the excise tax with legislators
- Working on State Licensure with the WI Pharmacy Association
- Meeting and talking with legislators to educate them on the issues involving our industry and the adverse affect it will have on the sick and elderly
- Successful participation in the Washington Legislative Fly-In
- Organizing and assisting membership to meet with legislators to educate them on the issues involving our industry and the adverse affect it will have on the sick and elderly
Our educational seminars continue to provide excellent information. We will also have more education on Medicaid & Medicare billing, legislation impact, respiratory and rehab issues. We will continue our "Networking Strategy Sessions” which are FREE to members. We also have an interactive web site at www.wames.org with a special members only section.
Mark your calendars for upcoming 2010 WAMES Educational opportunities:
~ Rehab Seminar on April 28, 2010 at the Delafield Hotel in Delafield
~ Annual Convention, Trade Show & Golf Outing in September – date and location to be determined shortly
Also attached is the 2010 Benchmark Survey - This benchmarking survey will be conducted with Wisconsin medical equipment companies only and is a tool that can be used by YOU on a local level.
Survey results include valuable information on:
• DME Company Revenue
• DME Company Accreditation
• Mileage Reimbursement Rates
• On-Call Information
• Salary Rates for many DME positions
• Employee Benefits
• And much more!
Remember- only those who participate will receive the results at a discounted price. Value report pricing is shown below. All responses will be carefully and confidentially complied.
This report is available at no cost to each participating member company and:
- non-participating member companies may purchase a copy for $100.00
- participating non-member companies may purchase a copy for $295.00
- non-participating non-member companies may purchase a copy for $395.00
Please complete the attached survey and return to the WAMES Executive Director no later than February 26, 2010. Please respond in the requested increments (i.e. per hour, week, etc). The report will be available April 1st for you to start using to benchmark your organization and its business processes. You can’t afford NOT to have the results!
Start off the new year with savings. Take advantage of your WAMES Points Program and renew today!
Please fill out the attached membership renewal form and send it to WAMES via fax, email or the US Postal Service.
Feel free to contact me at 715/366-7500 or at abarrett@uniontel.net if you have any questions. We look forward to seeing you in 2010!
Best Regards,
Ann
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Ann Barrett, CAE
Executive Director
Wisconsin Association of Medical Equipment Services
PO Box 389
Wild Rose, WI 54984
715/366-7500
715-366-4501 fax
www.wames.org
"Committed to Quality Home Medical Care"
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