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CMS Could Announce Winning Bids June 25

Move would let CMS claims savings to congress before July 4 recess.

Meeks Bill Gains 7 More Supporters

Industry push during recess brings H.R. 3790’s co-sponsor tally to 247.

Providers Pack for Waterloo

Latest edition of the Heartland Conference features an accessible home demonstration.

Red Flags Rule Postponed Until Dec. 31

Anti-fraud regulation requires providers to help prevent identify theft

Providers Continue Memorial Day Meek Push

Industry leverages Congressional recess to urge lawmakers to cosponsor H.R. 3790.

CMS Clarifies PECOS Deadline

Claims from referrals not registered to system will not be denied on July 6.

FDA Focuses Attention on HME


Agency's Home Use Device Initiative to provide guidelines on safe use of HME, other measures.

Industry to Put Heat on House for H.R. 3790

Providers gear up to garner even more support for Meek Bill during Memorial Day recess.

VGM Competitive Bidding Educators Hit the Road

Tour to educate providers on subjects ranging from bid winner obligations to subcontracting.

Meeks Bill Boasts 242 Backers

Lawmakers continue to support Rep. Meek's NCB repeal bill.



FDA Focuses Attention on HME


Agency’s Home Use Device Initiative to provide guidelines on safe use of HME, other measures.

CMS To Give HMEs Access to PECOS

Providers will be able to access the system by July 13.

GAO Report Says CMS Creating Payment Delays

Follow up to 2005 report states that CMS decisions have ‘lead to challenges.’

VGM Helps Steer KHPA to Reasonable Chair Reimbursement

Kansas Medicaid will pay 75 percent of the manufacturer’s suggested retail price for custom-seated wheelchairs.

Fastrack Acquires Prometheus Group

Software maker to leverage billing service for end-to-end solution.

Team@Work, HME Business, Other Partners Launch Hands-Free HME

New safe-driving initiative helps providers increase safety and raise profiles of their businesses, industry.

Services Being Restored at Flood-Affected CIGNA

Jurisdiction C DME MAC brings systems back online at its Nashville facility.

H.R. 3790 Now Boasts 232 Backers

Lawmakers continue to support Rep. Meek's NCB repeal bill.

CBO Starts Scoring H.R. 3790

Office forecasting cost estimates for bill to stop competitive bidding.

Flood-Affected CIGNA Open, But Asks Suppliers to Use IVR

Jurisdiction C DME MAC has been affected by recent storms and flooding.

TAHCS Wraps First Annual LoneStar Conference

Texas providers discuss topics ranging from H.R. 3790 to audits at new event.

Amputee's Wheelchair Denial Gaining News Attention

California TV station covers Medicare’s denial of power wheelchair to beneficiary with worn-out chair.

Bill Calls to Repeal Excise Tax

Rep. Paulsen’s H.R. 5095 calls for end to health reform’s tax on DME manufacturers.

Complex Rehab Providers Hit the Hill

Providers, consumers come to Washington for CELA 2010 to discuss, push separate complex rehab benefit.

H.R. 3790 Claims 222 Co-Sponsors

Industry momentum pushes Meek Bill to end NCB well over goal.

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