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MPP Bill Now at 27 Co-Sponsors

H.R. 6490 gains eight backers, providers urged to keep lobbying in support of the bill.

Consumer Groups Back MPP

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

Providers Respond en Masse to Hurricane Sandy

HMEs across the northeast work relentlessly to assist patients affected by massive storm.

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.

Convaid Launches Community Outreach Program

Program designed for charitable donations, offers non-funded end users, non-profit organizations, schools with special education programs.

VGM Unveils Outcomes Plus Wellness Network

Helps providers work with ACOs, bundled payment participants, hospital readmission reduction programs.

PAMS Webinar Explains MPP

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



AAHomecare Cuts Dues

Association revises dues structure to encourage more providers to join industry advocacy efforts.

RemZzzs Joins Active Healthcare’s Sleep Event

The Dreams with Hope tour makes a stop at sleep provider’s Oct. 10 learning event.

Team@Work Hosts Sales Academy

Medtrade pre-show sessions focus on sharpening HMEs’ strategic selling skills.

U.S. Rehab Unveils ATP Master Program

Ten-month study course aims to prep students for RESNA’s  ATP exam.

91 Charged in $430 Million Medicare Fraud Crackdown

Medicare Fraud Strike Force nabs various health professionals for alleged false billing of various items, including DME.

HME Christian Fellowship Hosting Prayer Breakfast

Author, ministry leader Robertson to keyote second annual event.

Rep. Price Debuts MPP Bill

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

CMS Implementing Some Prior Auth Changes

AAHomecare says CMS will get beyond a ‘deny-at-all-costs’ attitude toward PMD claims.

CMS Postpones K0009 Policy Change Implementation

New coding policy for manual wheelchairs effective Feb. 28, 2013.

Tom Price Slated for Medtrade

MPP lawmaker to attend special industry reception.

House Hearing Highlights NCB’s Flaws

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

CMS Launches ACA Calls Starting Thursday

CMS is hosting first in a series of Open Door Forums concerning the Affordable Care Act.

Rural Americans More Prone to Obesity

New study finds rural residents more likely to be obese than urban counterparts.

Fastrack to Integrate Graham-Field Catalog

Strategic alliance between companies aims to increase ordering, inventory efficiency.

MK Battery Expands Power for Funding’s Reach

Effort at Medtrade aims to broaden the range of healthcare stakeholders working to raise funds for industry.

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