Observation Deck
The 113th Congress now sits on the Hill. How should you work with them?
The election is now over and the first session of the new, 113th Congress will include a large crop of freshmen lawmakers. With the new Congress beginning its work on legislation that will be passed in the first 100 days, some suppliers have one unique opportunity to make a difference.
- By Wayne Stanfield
- Jan 01, 2013
2013: The Year Ahead
Our sixth annual look at 10 key trends, challenges and opportunites that will define the next 12 months for HME providers.
It's that's time of the year again: The HMEB Big Ten. In the sixth annual edition of our list, we look at 10 key trends, challenges and opportunites that will define the next 12 months for HME providers.
- By David Kopf
- Jan 01, 2013
Editor's Note
The tiny HME industry faces big changes in2013, but small guys pack a mighty punch.
The tiny HME industry faces big changes in2013, but small guys pack a mighty punch.
- By David Kopf
- Jan 01, 2013
2013: The Year Ahead
Round Two of Competitive Bidding could radically redefine the HME industry if it starts rolling out in July. Here’s what you need to know.
Round Two of Competitive Bidding could radically redefine the HME industry if it starts rolling out in July. Here’s what you need to consider.
- By Joseph Duffy
- Jan 01, 2013
- By Joseph Duffy
- Jan 01, 2013
Co-sponsors for H.R. 6490 now stands at 87 lawmakers.
Co-sponsors for H.R. 6490 now stands at 87 lawmakers.
- By David Kopf
- Dec 20, 2012
Concerted industry advocacy effort expands ranks of H.R. 6490’s co-sponsors to 80 lawmakers.
Concerted industry advocacy effort expands ranks of H.R. 6490’s co-sponsors to 80 lawmakers.
- By David Kopf
- Dec 13, 2012
The bill that aims to replace competitive bidding the MPP now up to 69 backers in House.
The bill that aims to replace competitive bidding the MPP now up to 69 backers in House.
- By David Kopf
- Dec 06, 2012
HME one sector that could get some relief under the tax rules.
HME one sector that could get some relief under the tax rules.
- By David Kopf
- Dec 06, 2012
2012 Nobel Prize Winner in Economics lends his support to replace CMS's bid program with market pricing program.
2012 Nobel Prize Winner in Economics lends his support to replace CMS's bid program with market pricing program.
- By David Kopf
- Dec 06, 2012
Editor's Note
Providers need to 'flip the script,' and reverse competitive bidding's pace.
- By David Kopf
- Dec 01, 2012
H.R. 6490 picks up 28 backers over Thanksgiving; industry calls to lobby hard during lame duck Congress.
H.R. 6490 picks up 28 backers over Thanksgiving; industry calls to lobby hard during lame duck Congress.
- By David Kopf
- Nov 29, 2012
Dubbed 'Operation STOP NCB,' event aims to build needed support for MPP legislation.
Dubbed 'Operation STOP NCB,' event aims to build needed support for MPP legislation.
- By David Kopf
- Nov 29, 2012
Coalition and Washington think-tank both urge CMS to expand bidding categories, apply rates to Medicaid.
Coalition and Washington think-tank both urge CMS to expand bidding categories, apply rates to Medicaid.
- By David Kopf
- Nov 15, 2012
Patients, providers, clinicians, Congressional staffers discuss competitive bidding problems at Kansas forum.
Patients, providers, clinicians, Congressional staffers discuss competitive bidding problems at Kansas forum.
- By David Kopf
- Nov 15, 2012
National industry association launches new versions of site, newsletter.
National industry association launches new versions of site, newsletter.
- By David Kopf
- Nov 08, 2012
H.R. 6490 gains eight backers, providers urged to keep lobbying in support of the bill.
H.R. 6490 gains eight backers, providers urged to keep lobbying in support of the bill.
- By David Kopf
- Nov 01, 2012
Editor's Note
The fight to replace CMS's bidding program with the MPP goes beyond business.
- By David Kopf
- Nov 01, 2012
Letter from 31 groups thanks Rep. Price for H.R. 6490, advocate the MPP, raise concerns about competitive bidding.
Letter from 31 groups thanks Rep. Price for H.R. 6490, advocate the MPP, raise concerns about competitive bidding.
- By David Kopf
- Nov 01, 2012
H.R. 6490 gains three backers as providers are called upon to lobby in run-up to election.
H.R. 6490 gains three backers as providers are called upon to lobby in run-up to election.
- By David Kopf
- Oct 25, 2012