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Author: Cara C. Bachenheimer
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Cara C. Bachenheimer, Esq., heads up the government affairs practice at Brown & Fortunato, a law firm with a national health care practice based in Texas. Her practice focuses on federal lobbying activities with Congress, the administration and federal regulatory agencies such as CMS, the Food and Drug Administration, the Internal Revenue Service and the Federal Aviation Administration. Bachenheimer has been closely involved with the home medical equipment industry for 30 years, working in Washington, D.C., as well as on a grassroots basis across the country. She is a member of HomeCare’s Editorial Advisory Board. She can be reached at (571) 643-1676 or [email protected].
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January 4, 2026
Understanding the Competitive Bidding Program
Everything we know so far about the new rulesRead More →: Understanding the Competitive Bidding Program -
July 9, 2021
Navigating Stark Law & the Anti-Kickback Statute for Home Medical Equipment Businesses
How to keep your referrals compliantRead More →: Navigating Stark Law & the Anti-Kickback Statute for Home Medical Equipment Businesses -
July 28, 2020
Checking in on Round 2021
Ready or not, here it comesRead More →: Checking in on Round 2021 -
August 9, 2019
4 Things to Know about CMS’s DMEPOS Proposed Rule
Watch for streamlining of claims & new fee schedule determinationsRead More →: 4 Things to Know about CMS’s DMEPOS Proposed Rule -
July 15, 2019
Are You Ready to Bid in Round 2021?
6 must-dos before the bid window closesRead More →: Are You Ready to Bid in Round 2021? -
January 3, 2018
Analyzing Recent Policy Developments
Continued engagement with policy makers is key in 2018Read More →: Analyzing Recent Policy Developments -
July 11, 2017
Is There a Future for Homecare Under Medicaid?
Possible federal funding cuts jeopardize careRead More →: Is There a Future for Homecare Under Medicaid? -
October 17, 2016
Permanent Fix to CRT Accessory Payment Issue
Washington Wit & WisdomRead More →: Permanent Fix to CRT Accessory Payment Issue -
August 26, 2016
Medicare Proposes to Raise Bid Ceiling
Washington Wit & WisdomRead More →: Medicare Proposes to Raise Bid Ceiling -
June 22, 2016
Health Care Perspectives from the Presidential Candidates
Washington Wit & WisdomRead More →: Health Care Perspectives from the Presidential Candidates -
November 11, 2015
Decoding CMS Referral Data
In early October, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released new data which provides a wealth of information related to durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics and supplies (DMEPOS) providedRead More →: Decoding CMS Referral Data -
September 15, 2015
Back to School, Recess is Over!
With August recess behind them, Congress returns to Washington, D.C. this month with a full agenda. Our challenge will be to get key industry policy objectives addressed by Congress. There areRead More →: Back to School, Recess is Over!