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Senate Cloture Vote on H.R. 6331 Fails

Vote to move bill from debate to final vote fails, leaving NCB poised to go into effect on July 1.

Senate Bill Introduced to Delay NCB

Associations urge providers to lobby Congress to support the Medicare DMEPOS Competitive Acquisition Reform Act of 2008.

HME Business, Wachovia Release Sleep, Wound Care Survey

Providers expect sleep revenue growth to be slightly down from past survey.

CMS Unveils Round One Winners

Finally shedding light on the process, CMS has announced the winning providers for round one of its competitive bidding program.



CMS Adds Chapter to Claims Processing Manual

The first installment of the chapter provides additional instructions on competitive bidding policies.

Wilson to DME Providers: Keep Up the Pressure

AAHomecare President/CEO Tyler Wilson urges DME providers to keep working with their legislators, local media and Medicare beneficiaries on urgent industry issues at Medtrade Spring.

Pride Concerned Over Potential Competitive Bid Improprieties

Pride Mobility Chairman and CEO calls on HHS Secretary to investigate potentially problematic standard power chair bids in Riverside, Calif. bidding area.

Decubitus Ulcer Treatment Products Market to Reach $3.6 billion by 2010

Aging population creating an increasing demand for treatment of sores caused by patient bodyweight, according to new report.

Some Home Sleep Testing LCDs Roll Out, But Providers Still Have a Voice

Already, two local coverage determinations (LCDs) regarding home sleep testing have been released, though the LCDs that will impact respiratory providers aren’t expected until May or June, according to industry sources.

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