Funding


H.R. 3790 at 176 Co-Sponsors

Associations call on HMEs to continue push for bill that would end NCB.

CMS Pitches Congress on NCB

Officials brief two committees on the competitive bidding’s timeline.

H.R. 3790 Gaining Momentum

Bill calling to end competitive bidding attracts more co-sponsors.

Providers Descend on Washington

Drumming up more co-sponsors for H.R. 3790 at top of HMEs' agendas at AAHomecare Legislative Conference.

Other People's Money

As providers fight to maintain their cash-flow they still need to purchase expensive DME. Fortunately, they have HME-specific financing at their disposal.

Uncertainty and Opportunity

HME Industry Outlook

New Study: NCB Risks ‘Life and Death’ Reduction in Care

Study by Robert Morris University Economist likens competitive bidding to a franchise bid.

Keeping and Creating Customers in 2010

An economic downturn can adversely affect a company’s profitability, but from hard times, providers with marketing on their minds rise and find ways to win market share.



PECOS Delayed to 2011

CMS pushes out registration requirement to Jan. 3, 2011.

PAOC Meeting Postponed Until March 17

Recent bad weather caused registration delays for Feb. 23 meeting.

Ohio Press Conference Describes NCB's Flaws

OAMES press event includes Rep. Ryan (D-Ohio) and patient who outline program’s negative impact.

CSIHME Outlines 1H 2010 Lobbying Plan

Four-point agenda covers NCB, O2, power mobility and PECOS.

Complex Rehab Organizations Continue Work for Separate Benefit

AAHomecare, NCART, NRRTS and RESNA work to define benefit and set industry's agenda.

Providers Gear up for 'Save our Jobs — Protect our Patients'

President's Day recess lobbying effort aims to bring Meek bill to 218 co-sponsors.

Fastrack Automates PECOS List Checking

Users of system can automatically cross reference referral partners against CMS's gigantic PDF file.