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Reps. Price, Ellmers Respond to USA Today

Lawmakers defend their stance against competitive bidding.

‘Save Patient Access’ Petition Picks Up Steam

Effort calls on Obama administration to replace bidding with MPP.

Rep. Price, Lawmakers, Others Express Bidding Concerns to CMS

Letter backed by 100 cosigners asks acting CMS admin. for delay to bid program’s implementation.

HMEB Launches Q2 Sleep Survey

HME Business, Mizuho Securities partner to take pulse of industry’s sleep providers.

Wilson to Leave AAHomecare

National industry association will move forward with a new president/CEO in September.

VADMEC Wraps up Successful Winter Meeting

Event features various conference sessions, announces 2013 officers.

Senate Passes Repeal of Medical Device Tax

Legislation would need to pass House to end 2.3% excise tax.

DME Medicare Participation Enrollment Extended

Providers must decide by April 15 if they want to continue participating in Medicare program.

Industry Gears up for Medtrade Spring

Discounted registration still available for next week's show at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center.



Convaid, United Cerebral Palsy LA Celebrate National Developmental Disabilities Month

Wheelchair maker, UCPLA recognize occassion by donating custom wheelchair to 9-year-old girl.

Industry Speaks at Congressional Bidding Briefings

Various HME representatives brief House, Senate staff on competitive bidding’s flaws.

Competitive Could Impact Top DME Brands

Some sleep providers rethinking their profitability using leading equipment.

PECOS Phase 2 Effective on May 1

HME claims must be prescribed by health professionals in the system.

Complex Rehab Bill Re-introduced Into House

Bill calls for creating a separate benefit for complex rehab mobility devices.

Sequestration’s Impact on HME Still Coming Into Focus

OMB report shows cuts to HHS budget, but to what extent for HME?

DC Fly-in Drives Solid Turnout

More than 125 providers tick off more than 250 meetings, industry now follows up.

CMS Announces, Retracts PECOS Implementation Notice

While May 1 date appears to not be in effect, formal announcement could be coming.

Sequester Looms Over DME

Industry faces 2 percent cuts to Medicare funding, possibly including Round Two bid rates.

Agents Swarm Scooter Store

FBI, HHS OIG, state authorities execute search warrant at national mobility brand’s New Braunfels headquarters.

Providers Signing Round Two Contracts

Preliminary results of survey show huge Round Two reimbursement cuts not scaring off bid winners.

Liberty Medical Files for Bankruptcy

Florida diabetes, CPAP provider cites several reasons for filing.

NCAMES Holds Bidding Roundtable

Various providers, patients, lawmakers, experts discuss program’s negative impact.

Griffin Home Health Care Adds Diabetics

North Carolina provider expands to include testing supplies.

Sleep Nation Expands Insurance Coverage

National sleep provider has added 50 new contracts since May.

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