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                     We’ve Got the Best Government Money Can Buy
December 15, 2014
                     
                        BIRMINGHAM, AL – Speculate with taxpayer-insured funds? Sure, why not. Donate ten times as much as before? Of course; someone has to pay for those elaborate conventions, recounts, and stuff like that. But it’s bi-partisan AND bi-cameral�                     
					                   
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                     Binding Bids Legislation Introduced in Senate
December 8, 2014
                     
                        WASHINGTON, DC – Senators Rob Portman (R-Ohio) [pictured] and Ben Cardin (D-Md) have introduced the Medicare Competitive Bidding Improvement Act (MCBIA) of 2014—companion legislation to H.R. 4920. Much like the House bill introduced in June,                      
					                   
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                     We’ve Come Too Far to Stop Now
December 8, 2014
                     
                        WASHINGTON, DC – While you might think that the so-called “lame duck” period after an election would live down to that uninspiring name, things couldn’t be moving faster on legislation to help fix the competitive bidding by discouraging l                     
					                   
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                     AAHomecare in Action – Meetings and Webinars
December 1, 2014
                     
                        WASHINGTON, DC – Peter Rankin, assistant director of government affairs, met with Reps Bill Posey (R-Fla), Elizabeth Esty (D-Conn), Charlie Dent (R-Penn), Devin Nunes (R-Ca), and Jackie Walorski (R-Ind) to discuss competitive bidding and audit                      
					                   
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                     AAHomecare in Action – Welcoming New Congress
November 24, 2014
                     
                        WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Tom Price, MD (GA-6) has been elected to serve as Chairman of House Budget Committee for the 114th Congress. Price has been a long-time champion of the homecare industry, serving as a primary sponsor for H.R. 1717,                      
					                   
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                     AAHomecare in Action – Industry Groups Join Forces to Honor HME Providers During Homecare Month
November 17, 2014
                     
                        WASHINGTON, DC – In honor of Homecare month in November, People for Quality Care (PFQC) and Save My Medical Supplies (SMMS) have come together to spread the word about the positive impact of home medical equipment (HME). From helping patients l