HME bereft of public forum for bidding issues on eve of Round Two bidding.
- By David Kopf
- Jan 05, 2012
The Big 10
The MPP provides a competitive approach to setting Medicare reimbursement rates for HME, but does so in a way that is actually competitive.
- By David Kopf
- Jan 01, 2012
Observation Deck
Providers can control the fate of their businesses by supporting the MPP.
The Big 10
No other trend in the Big 10 for 2012 will influence the course of the HME industry more than how Round Two plays out.
- By David Kopf
- Jan 01, 2012
A failure by Congress to pass tax bill gives industry more lobbying time for MPP.
- By David Kopf
- Dec 22, 2011
Associations call for HMEs’ support as they work to attach MPP to final ‘doc fix’ in final days of Congressional session.
- By David Kopf
- Dec 15, 2011
Observation Deck
Prepare for Round Two, but strive to control the fate of your industry.
Registration starts Dec. 5, bidding starts Jan. 30.
- By David Kopf
- Dec 01, 2011
Editor’s Note
The industry must give the MPP a unified push while there’s still time.
- By David Kopf
- Dec 01, 2011
National Federation of Independent Business sends letter of support for HR-1041 to Reps. Thompson, Altmire.
- By David Kopf
- Nov 17, 2011
NCB critic noted NCB lets CMS manipulate pricing, touts MPP as solution.
- By David Kopf
- Nov 17, 2011
Addition of N.H. lawmaker brings bill’s co-sponsors to 164.
- By David Kopf
- Nov 17, 2011
Patient Advocacy Line automatically links patients with their legislators.
- By David Kopf
- Nov 10, 2011
Medtrade presentation with Mixon, Bachenheimer discusses how providers can prepare for NCB Round Two.
- By David Kopf
- Nov 03, 2011
Washington Update presentation at Medtrade offers more details, creates controversy.
- By David Kopf
- Nov 03, 2011
Bid repeal bill notches seven more co-sponsors after recess.
- By David Kopf
- Nov 03, 2011
Editor's Note
While a bidding repeal is everyone’s first option, the MPP is our surest bet.
- By David Kopf
- Oct 20, 2011
Letter to Congress urging replacement to competitive bidding show growing industry unity.
- By David Kopf
- Oct 19, 2011
Appropriations Committee leaders task GAO with a comprehensive review of bid program.
- By David Kopf
- Oct 13, 2011
NCPA survey confirms that cuts from bid program will cause a mass exodus by community pharmacies.
- By David Kopf
- Oct 13, 2011