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Economist Calls for Bidding ‘Time Out’

University professor led the group of 166 auction experts that criticized CMS’s program.

Most Orlando Bid Winners Not Local

AMEPA study shows majority of contract holders either out of state or area.

CMS Slates Jan. 19 Open Door Forum

First forum of 2011 will be conference call-only installment.

VGM Aids Waterloo’s Wounded Warrior

Donation will help fund home access renovation of injured Army sergeant’s home.

Sunrise Saying ‘Bye’ to Ti?

Titanium pioneer says it will emphasize wheelchair design over materials.

Ankota, CareCentric Ally to Offer Software Solution

Joint offering will combine delivery management with business optimization.

New Site Collecting Bid Problems Debuts

Providers, partners and patients urged to document bid problems by Dec. 15.

CMS Warned About Bad Bid Winner Credit

Lawmakers notify CMS head regarding Invacare credit study.

34% of Round One Suppliers Suffer Shaky Credit

Study by Invacare calls into question CMS financial standards for bid winners.

AAHomecare Soliciting Bid Problem Info

Association collecting reports of problematic bids from industry.



Invacare, Motion Concepts Join Portfolios, Staffs

Closer relationship aims to accelerate product intros, parts interchangeability.

TiLite Acquires Three Rivers

Company will remain independent; currently developing new products.

MHA Buys The MED Group

CEO Elliott to step down, rest of MED’s management remains.

CMS Lists Round One Contract Suppliers

Agency affirms Jan. 1 implementation date, says 356 providers will serve 1,217 contracts.

CMS Slates 2 NCB Calls

Educational calls scheduled for non-contract suppliers, referral agents.

Medtrade Fall Hosts Consumer Advocacy Day

Event aims to help patients, caregivers better understand issues facing their access to DME/HME.

CMS’s Physician Final Rule Includes New DME Rules

Includes first-month purchase option elimination, oxygen payment changes for relocating patients.

VGM, All American Homes Forge Accessibility Partnership

VGM’s Accessible Home Improvement of America inks deal to provide accessible homes.

Rascal Launches ‘Driver Education Program’ 

Program aims to reducing injuries for mobility scooter patients.

U.S. Diabetes Population to Double or Triple by 2050

CDC reports older, more diverse population and longer lifespans contribute to increase.

More Critical Media Coverage of NCB

Articles in Indianapolis Star, Boston Business Journal raise awareness of competitive bidding’s impact.

CMS Finally Updates Bid Site

After longer than 3 months, CMS has updated dmecompetitivebid.com.

Home Health Receives PECOS Delay, but not HMEs

AAHomcare revives coalition to push for similar delay.

Still No New Info on Bidding Winners

CMS Open Door Forum call sheds no light on which companies have contracts.

Press Coverage of Experts’ NCB Letter Continues

Two Calif. papers run stories regarding competitive bidding flaws.

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