Competitive Bidding


Consumer Groups Back MPP

Letter from 31 groups thanks Rep. Price for H.R. 6490, advocate the MPP, raise concerns about competitive bidding.

Editor's Note

What's at Stake

HME Christian Fellowship Hosts Prayer Breakfast

Author, ministry leader Robertson keynotes second annual event at Medtrade 2012.

Rep. Price: “Competitive Bidding Is Hardly Competitive”

H.R. 6490's lead lawmaker addresses attendees at Power for Funding reception.

Wilson to Providers: Become HME Zealots

AAHomecare head says providers must redouble their efforts to back H.R. 6490 in run-up to the election.

MPP Bill Picks up Two Co-Sponsors

H.R. 6490 now claims 16 backers, associations urge providers to join campaign to support bill.

PAMS Webinar Explains MPP

Experts outline program's benefits; discuss legislative objectives, challenges, opportunities.

Round Two: Bracing for 2013

Industry Roundtable

Round Two: Bracing for 2013

The coming year promises a rough ride for the industry. Providers face many issues: competitive bidding Round Two; the fight to replace it with the MPP; the continued assault of pre- and post-payment audits; the pending face-to-face rule; and pior authorization for power mobility to name just a few. HMEB’s editorial advisory board discuss these issues and more and share their insights on how providers should approach 2013.

Editor's Note

Time to 'Go Big'

Rep. Price Debuts MPP Bill

Thirteen lawmakers co-sponsor H.R. 6490, which would replace CMS’s competitive bidding with industry’s program.



House Hearing Highlights NCB’s Flaws

Testimony at Small Business Subcommittee sets stage for advancement of MPP bill.

Industry to Testify Before House Next Week

HME representatives will catalog bidding problems at Tuesday's House Small Business hearing.

Rep. Price Takes Lead on MPP in House

Georgia lawmaker will help shape, launch legislation to advance competitive bidding repeal/replace program.

Providers Urged to Drive MPP Bill Support

AAHomecare calls on providers to help garner co-sponsors for Price legislation during recess.

Providers, Congressmen Discuss Bidding Flaws

More than 80 attend joint MAMES-VGM Omaha roundtable.

CMS Rolls Out Round One Re-compete Timeline

Agency also launches 'bidder education program' for Round One participants.

Some Round 2 Providers Receive Urgent License Requests

Providers and mail order suppliers receive emails asking them to send specific materials by Aug. 17.

NCB to Kill 2,500 Jobs, Cost $200M in Iowa

VGM-commissioned university study projects massive negative impact for Hawkeye State alone.

VIDEO: Bloomberg Analyst Summarizes NCB Study

Brian Rye encapsulates results of Bloomberg study on competitive bidding.

Bidding’s Savings Possibly Overstated

New report from Bloomberg Government calls into question CMS’s projected savings.

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