Competitive Bidding


PAOC Expires

HME bereft of public forum for bidding issues on eve of Round Two bidding.

Market Pricing Proposal

The Big 10

Market Pricing Proposal

The MPP provides a competitive approach to setting Medicare reimbursement rates for HME, but does so in a way that is actually competitive.

Rob Brant

Observation Deck

Working Hard, or Working Smart

Providers can control the fate of their businesses by supporting the MPP.

Competitive Bidding Round Two

The Big 10

Competitive Bidding Round Two

No other trend in the Big 10 for 2012 will influence the course of the HME industry more than how Round Two plays out.

‘Doc Fix’ Stalling Before Holidays

A failure by Congress to pass tax bill gives industry more lobbying time for MPP.

Providers Urged to Lobby for MPP

Associations call for HMEs’ support as they work to attach MPP to final ‘doc fix’ in final days of Congressional session.

Observation Deck

Bidding: Working Hard or Working Smart?

Prepare for Round Two, but strive to control the fate of your industry.

CMS Rolls Out Round Two NCB Timetable

Registration starts Dec. 5, bidding starts Jan. 30.

Editor’s Note

Let’s Buck the Trend

The industry must give the MPP a unified push while there’s still time.

Independent Businesses Back Bid Repeal

National Federation of Independent Business sends letter of support for HR-1041 to Reps. Thompson, Altmire.



Cramton Returns to the Hill to Blast NCB

NCB critic noted NCB lets CMS manipulate pricing, touts MPP as solution.

H.R. 1041 Nabs One More

Addition of N.H. lawmaker brings bill’s co-sponsors to 164.

AMEPA Launches Advocacy Hotline

Patient Advocacy Line automatically links patients with their legislators.

VIDEO - Invacare Outlines Bidding Preparation

Medtrade presentation with Mixon, Bachenheimer discusses how providers can prepare for NCB Round Two.

VIDEO - AAHomecare Unveils MPP Particulars

Washington Update presentation at Medtrade offers more details, creates controversy.

HR-1041 Up to 163 Backers

Bid repeal bill notches seven more co-sponsors after recess.

Editor's Note

It’s the Smart Play

While a bidding repeal is everyone’s first option, the MPP is our surest bet.

Industry Groups Back Market-Based Alternative to Bidding

Letter to Congress urging replacement to competitive bidding show growing industry unity.

Senior Lawmakers Call for Scrutiny of NCB

Appropriations Committee leaders task GAO with a comprehensive review of bid program.

NCB Will Force Community Pharmacies to Drop Diabetic Supplies

NCPA survey confirms that cuts from bid program will cause a mass exodus by community pharmacies.

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