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December 17, 2015
CB Pricing Relief Bills Down to the Wire
As Congress begins to wrap up the legislative session for the year, our industry priorities are well positioned for advancement. While at press time we do not know what the finalRead More →: CB Pricing Relief Bills Down to the Wire -
October 7, 2015
Congressional Legislation Introduced to Help Complex Rehab and Rural Providers
Congress introduced two bills to address concerns with CMS’s plans to apply competitive bid (CB) rates to statutorily exempt complex rehab technology (CRT) wheelchair accessories and to apply bid rates inRead More →: Congressional Legislation Introduced to Help Complex Rehab and Rural Providers -
August 12, 2015
Congressional Recess Provides Opportunity to Reengage
Congress is currently on its annual summer recess. This provides a great opportunity to schedule a local office meeting or, better yet, a site visit to your company to educate themRead More →: Congressional Recess Provides Opportunity to Reengage -
June 17, 2015
Expand Prior Authorization Demonstration Nationally
CMS’s three-year Power Mobility Device (PMD) prior authorization demonstration is scheduled to expire Sept. 1 unless CMS or Congress take action later to continue what many have indicated is a successfulRead More →: Expand Prior Authorization Demonstration Nationally -
April 28, 2015
Application of Bid Rates
CMS looks to use these numbers for non-bid areas and exempt itemsRead More →: Application of Bid Rates -
February 19, 2015
Keeping the Momentum
2015 could see many initiatives continue to gain tractionRead More →: Keeping the Momentum -
January 9, 2015
Competitive Bidding and Bundling Final Rule
What’s next, and can we advance a better alternative?Read More →: Competitive Bidding and Bundling Final Rule -
October 27, 2014
One Step at a Time
More states join the PMD Prior Authorization Demonstration as progress continuesRead More →: One Step at a Time -
August 21, 2014
Congressional Recess Provides Local Opportunity to Engage
A guide to assist you in advocacy efforts on priority issuesRead More →: Congressional Recess Provides Local Opportunity to Engage -
June 30, 2014
Audit Relief Legislation
Potential reform is on the horizon for the DMEPOS auditing processRead More →: Audit Relief Legislation -
April 15, 2014
How Congress Wants to Modify the PMD Prior Authorization Program
Explore the potential changes to this programRead More →: How Congress Wants to Modify the PMD Prior Authorization Program -
February 11, 2014
Let Your Voice Be Heard Concerning Competitive Bidding and CRT Benefits
Take these opportunities to advance industry prioritiesRead More →: Let Your Voice Be Heard Concerning Competitive Bidding and CRT Benefits