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.