WASHINGTON, DC – The HME community’s continued outreach on the bidding program problems for rural providers and patients is being heard on Capitol Hill. Prospects for legislative action remain uncertain before Congress recesses for election s

ATLANTA – The DME industry is at a critical juncture. It is dealing with the “perfect storm” of competitive bidding, the July 1 reimbursement cuts, and aggressive audits. Participating in this industry is not for the “faint of heart.” S

WASHINGTON, DC – In their comments on CMS’ latest rules proposal covering the bidding program for HME (CMS 1651-P), the University of California Health System reports that hospitals within the UC System continue to see significant problems ob

WATERLOO, IA – Every morning after I sit down and turn on my computer, I know it won’t be long before the phone starts ringing. This week it was Cindy, a senior in rural Illinois who didn’t know how she was going to pay for her CPAP supplie

WASHINGTON, DC – A Sept 8 press release from CMS contends that the nationwide competitive bidding (NCB) program “is going smoothly with few inquiries or complaints and no negative beneficiary health outcomes.” The latest 1,200-word missive

WASHINGTON, DC – AAHomecare officials thanked dozens of HME providers who have reached out to share their stories about the disruption that bidding-derived rate cuts is causing in rural communities and other non-bid areas. These stories helped gene