News


MED Group Presenting Pre-Medtrade NCB Workshop

Oct. 11-12 event focuses on how providers can prepare for competitive bidding.

Round One Registration Now Open

CBIC emails and Open Door Forum provide details, deadlines.

Medtrade, SIGVARIS Offer Compression Fitter Certification

Course will combine online course materials with pre-show training session at Medtrade Fall.

Atlanta Provider 271 of Inc. 500 Fastest-Growing Companies

Extrakare also ranked 25th fastest-growing private healtcare business in U.S.

New Study Slams Competitive Bidding

AAHomecare uses findings to demonstrate to media why NCB will hurt healthcare.

NAIMES to Join Oxygen Reform Meeting

Meeting will include representatives from clinician and HME communities.

CMS Hosting Special NCB Open Door on Aug. 19

Conference call will provide details on providers can register to access the competitive bidding system

CMS Launches Bidder Education Campaign

CBIC will act as program’s focal point for keeping providers in the loop on round one rebid.

Round One Rebidding Starts Oct. 21

CMS announces full timeline for the round one rebid.

Industry Responds to Negative Press

CNN, WSJ, other reports prompt AAHomecare, providers to wage ‘Myth vs. Reality’ campaign.



Obama Labels Homecare ‘Cost-Efficient’ Solution

President’s remarks at townhall meeting come on heels of similar comments made at DC roundtable.

Brightree, Invacare Form Alliance

Software will become key element of iPartner Solutions.

ACHC Offers Free Accreditation Standards Guide

Accrediting organization nixes guidebook’s $300 pricetag.

CNN Story Paints Providers As Profiteers

Video serves as a platform piece for CMS to advance competitive bidding.

CRE Cites NCB as Inconsistent with other CMS Bid Program

‘There is a policy inconsistency within CMS,’ a letter to OMB states.

Daschle Joins Roundtable to Carry HME’s Message

AAHomecare stages panel discussion to inform lawmakers, media on important of homecare, dangers of NCB.

Oxygen Reform Package Debuts in House

Reps. Ross and Meek introduce Medicare Home Oxygen Therapy Act of 2009.

Health Reform Package Not Exactly 'Provider Friendly'

While it doesn't makes additional cuts, H.R. 3200 includes provisions directly impacting HME providers.

MABIS Partners with StrongArm to Distribute New Canes

MABIS has rights as master distributor of canes that combine aspects of a cane and crutch.

GF Taking Select Manufacturing Back Stateside

DME maker launches “Back in the USA” initiative.

Attends to Consolidate Manufacturing Facilities

Incontinence product maker will merge Calif. plant with N.C. operation.

FAHCS to Meet With Fla. AHCA to Discuss HME Concerns

Florida association will meet with the state agency on July 16.

Quantum Rehab Aims to Boost Disability Awareness

Quantum Speak Out program includes public speaking and events.

Medtrade Fall Sets Sights on Government Relations

Event will focus on industry advocacy and government affairs, as well as continuing education.

CMS: Surety Bonds, Accreditation Approaching Fast

July 1 CMS Open Door Forum reminds providers they must have their affairs in order to continue billing.

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