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Industry Circulates ‘Stop NCB’ Petition

Petition direction at several key government bodies up to 7,500 signatures.

AAHomecare Awards Mixon, Brant

Invacare CEO and AMEPA head honored for their industry advocacy.

Providers Descend on the Hill

From Washington — Pushing for the CBO to score MPP tops industry’s lobbying agenda.

AAHomecare Slashes Washington Conference Fees

Citing high legislative stakes, association whacks entry to $100 for non-members, free for members.

Round 2 Bidding Opens

All bids must be submitted, and packages received by CBIC by March 30.

New Study: Poor Reimbursement Hurts Diabetes Care

Diabetes Working Group report also cites patient adherence and not enough time with patients.

CBIC Posts Bidding Education Materials

Reference guide and new webcast available to Round 2, mail-order providers.

CMS Extends Round 2 Licensure Deadline

All applicable licenses must be received by NSC on or before May 1.

Responsive Respiratory Unveils Free Oxygen Calculator

Web-based version of smart phone app helps patients, providers determine remaining supply.

CMS Clears Air on Credit Report Requirement

Update on CBIC site specifies when 90-day window opens.



Cramton Continues Ringing up Round One's Costs

In addition to staggering drop in claims, only a fraction of contracted providers are making claims.

Briefly: Arriva Buys Direct Diabetic

Deal involves $2.5 million cash purchase.

Drive Medical Acquires Mountway Holdings Ltd.

Buy of UK manufacturer adds range of bath lifts and living aids to Drive's lineup.

Circadiance to Launch New Sleep Products

Company will reinvest in products aimed at improving patient comfort, compliance.

PAMS Launches Compliance Education

Sponsored by various state organizations, the series is open to members and non-members.

CBIC Debuts Round Two Webcast

Free, on-demand video details Request for Bids instructions.

HME Claims in Round One See Staggering Plunge

Plummets as stiff as 82 percent point to patient access crisis.

U.S. Health Spending Rates Hit Historic Lows

CMS report shows 2009-2010 spending grew by only 3.9 percent.

CMS Makes 3 Bidding Announcements

Updates concern updated worksheets, diabetic forms, removed codes.

Washington Conference Early Bird Rates Closing Soon

Registration and hotel discounts still available for Feb. 15-16 event.

Count Down to Essentially Women Annual Conference

Focus on the Future 2012 offers networking, education and products.

PAOC Expires

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

VIDEO: NCART Releases New Video

Complex rehab technology video aims to help users, physicians and consumer groups.

Pride, Quantum Host Disability Mentoring Day

Mobility manufacturer's event hosts students as part of nationwide mentoring effort.

‘Doc Fix’ Stalling Before Holidays

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

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