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New PAOC Meets June 4

Committee will be sworn in and will meet for first time since CMS's IFR.

Sen. Specter Pulls Party Switcheroo

Longtime Pennsylvania Republican politico swaps to Democratic party.

MED Group, ROHO Group Unveil Referral Network

ROHO Support Surfaces Referral Network will help clinicians place referrals with providers.

Sebelius Nomination Still Pending Approval

While the Senate Finance Committee approved her nomination, Republications delay full-Senate vote.

2nd Annual Uplift Charity Challenge Underway

Event will raise money for arthritis research and other charities.

CMS Says Interim NCB Rule Stands

Industry redoubles efforts to end competitive bidding program as IFC goes into effect.

83 U.S. Representatives Urge CMS to Rescind Bidding Rule

House sing-on letter calls for halt to interim rule’s April 18 implementation date.

CMS Slates Next Open Door Forum

Conference call scheduled for 2 p.m. ET on May 13.

Rep. Braley Supports Delay to NCB

Populist Caucus chair calls for rescinding of CMS's interim rule in a letter to DeParle.

HME Speaks Out at White House Discussion

Invacare CEO represents industry at White House Office of Health Reform discussion.



Oxygen Reform Hits Snag

AAHomecare board gives plan the thumbs up, NAIMES says ‘not so fast.’

Sebelius Still Standing After Round One

HHS Secretary nominee holds up after policy questions in hearing, tax questions in press, but must wait until after congressional recess for a vote.

RRI Debuts New Cylinder Restraints

Responsive Respiratory has released new DOT-compliant vehicle cylinder restraints for cylinder transport.

Pennsylvania Associations Hosting Events to Fight NCB

The Western Pennsylvania Home Medical Equipment Providers Council and the Pennsylvania Association of Medical Suppliers will host a new event during the congressional recess to help providers fight round one of CMS’s national competitive bidding program.

OAMES Holding Two NCB Forums

The Ohio Association of Medical Equipment Services is hosting two public forums on April 15 and 16 to provide attendees with a “reality check” on NCB.

AAHomecare, Medtrade Strike New Deal

Association and trade show ink 15-year deal that will drive money back to industry programs.

NOC Releases Draft Oxygen Reform Plan

Coalition seeks comments through state associations in order to finalize plan that will go before legislators.

CMS: Surety Bond Still On Track

Agency says $50,000 bond requirement will be implemented May 4.

Graham-Field Debuts HybridLX Rollator Transport Chair

Graham-Field has release its Lumex HybridLX Rollator Transport Chair, a rollator that combines the functions of a wheeled walker and a transport chair.

SeQual Donates POCs to Sudan Clinic

O2 equipment maker SeQual gives POCs to the Duk Lost Boys Clinic in war-torn Sudan.

CAU, Mike Tracey Consulting Enter JV

HME software vendor CAU partners up with industry veteran Mike Tracey to provide custom software consulting services for its users.

April Senate Finance Hearing to Address NCB

AAH says expect competitive bidding boosters to push for the program’s implementation at April 1 hearing.

HME GPS Reduces Costs

Company has re-engineered technology and agreement terms of its HME-specific solution.

Sunrise, MED Group Extend Relationship

MED Group member retain contract access to manual mobility products.

Sebelius Nominated for HHS Secretary

Former Kansas Governor will help implement Administration's health plans.

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