VGM Preps for NCB Round 1.2

WATERLOO, Iowa — The VGM Group is cranking up a series of
educational conferences on national competitive bidding for
2009.

“Based on guidelines set forth by MIPPA and recent comments made
by Kerry Weems, providers in the areas affected by Round 1.2 should
be fully prepared to go through the bidding process in 2009,” said
VGM & Assoc. President Ron Bendell. “We’ll continue to fight,
but CMS appears to be intent on releasing the request for bids in
early 2009 and quickly moving forward from there.”

The members services group will offer “Competitive Bidding Round
1.2: The Rules Have Changed.” Presenters will be Mark Higley, VGM
vice president-development, and John Gallagher, VGM vice
president-government relations. Topics to be discussed will include
an evaluation of Round One, including lessons learned, rules and
regulations, disqualified providers, bidding options, bid
preparation, hard-copy documentation and the legislative battle
against the bidding program.

For more information, dates and locations, check the VGM Web site.