Competitive Bidding


Mainstream Media Delivers More Bad Bidding News

Opinion column portrays program as 'disaster waiting to happen,' news article highlights provider problems.

H.R. 1041 Notches 4 More Backers

House bid repeal bill now up to 145 co-sponsors.

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Oxygen Outlook: The Next Big Hit

They say that change can be good, but not when it comes to the oxygen services market. Years of major upheavals stacked on top of each other have added up to a heavy burden indeed for respiratory providers. Yet, somehow they have managed to survive and reinvent themselves. Can they do the same in Rounds One and Two of competitive bidding?

Multiple Surveys Floated to HMEs

Providers can sound off on heat wave's effect on patients, use of RTs, bidding repeal's price tag.

Cramton Unveils New Bidding Video

UMD Prof. asks 'is Medicare heading for a trainwreck?'

Bid Repeal Bill Up to 141 Backers

Industry lobbying gains four more co-sponsors for H.R. 1041.

H.R. 1041 Reaches 137 Backers

Pace in gaining co-sponsors for bid-repeal bill ticks down.

How to Prepare for Round Two of Competitive Bidding

Round one has given providers some insights on what they need to do to prepare for Round Two.

Video Highlights Fallout of Round One

H.R. 1041 Reaches 129 Backers

Experts, Association call on Obama to support bid repeal.



Think Tank Blasts Competitive Bidding

Artificially low price models discouraging research, innovation, says Pacific Research Institute report.

More Healthcare Groups Opposing NCB

Providers urged to call on patients, partners to lodge complaints with hotlines.

H.R. 1041 Up to 107 Co-Sponsors

Industry continues push for competitive bidding repeal.

Expert: CMS Doing an ‘Atrocious’ Job

Economics professor tells congressional staff bidding model is all wrong.

Competitive Bidding Congressional Update Set for May 24

Invited speakers include Congresswoman Sue Myrick (R-N.C.).

H.R. 1041 Up to 96 Co-Sponsors

Industry hustles during Congressional break, so does CMS.

Insurers Cutting HME Payment Rates

Private payors follow Medicare's lead and reduce rates to competitive bidding amounts.

Bidding Repeal Bill Makes Gains Despite Break

Providers push H.R. 1041’s total co-sponsorship to 88 lawmakers.

Editor's Note

Much Work to Be Done

Round Two might have been officially been delayed, but don’t let CMS fool you; it will strive to implement this program no matter how broken and harmful it is.

Thomas-Altmire Picks up 9 More Co-sponsors

Associations urge providers to contact lawmakers during break.

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