Representatives of HME businesses nationwide gather at AAHomecare’s legislative conference to hit the Hill in support of H.R. 1717.
Representatives of HME businesses nationwide gather at AAHomecare’s legislative conference to hit the Hill in support of H.R. 1717.
- By David Kopf
- May 22, 2013
Industry Newsmaker
PAMS Executive Director John Shirvinksy on the fine art of stopping competitive bidding.
PAMS Executive Director John Shirvinksy discusses the fine art of stopping competitive bidding, and what providers must do to make it happen.
- By David Kopf
- May 16, 2013
Editor's Note
We have a bill in-hand, let’s get it passed.
The fight to stop competitive bidding has been a tough slog, and it's not surprising some providers might be frustrated or worn out. But it's time to get re-energized. We have a bill in-hand, let’s get it passed.
- By David Kopf
- May 16, 2013
H.R. 942 bid to create separate benefit for complex rehab gains a companion bill.
H.R. 942 bid to create separate benefit for complex rehab gains a companion bill.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- May 16, 2013
H.R. 1717 continues momentum, picks up an additional 21 sponsors.
H.R. 1717 continues momentum, picks up an additional 21 sponsors.
- By David Kopf
- May 16, 2013
H.R. 1717 garners another 19 backers as providers, associations continue efforts to drive Congressional support.
H.R. 1717 garners another 19 backers as providers, associations continue efforts to drive Congressional support.
- By David Kopf
- May 09, 2013
Industry Advocacy
HME’s PR imperative serves as a call to action for every provider to raise the industry’s profile.
HME’s PR imperative serves as a call to action for every provider to raise the industry’s profile. What can they do to help?
- By Michael Reinemer
- May 09, 2013
Observation Deck
How providers can help ensure H.R. 1717 gets 218 co-sponsors by mid-June.
After months of waiting for an MPP bill, the industry now has legislation it can lobby behind. How providers can help ensure H.R. 1717 gets 218 co-sponsors by mid-June.
- By Seth Johnson
- May 09, 2013
Agency begins emailing notifications regarding program; letter campaign begins May 31.
Agency begins emailing notifications regarding program; letter campaign begins May 31.
- By David Kopf
- May 09, 2013
MPP bill at 25 backers; national provider call-in and email campaign slated for Friday.
MPP bill at 25 backers; national provider call-in and email campaign slated for Friday.
- By David Kopf
- May 02, 2013
After soliciting stakeholders’ input a new report from committee summarizes their concerns.
After soliciting stakeholders’ input a new report from committee summarizes their concerns.
- By Michael Reinemer
- May 02, 2013
National association adds two senior Regulatory Affairs staffers.
National association adds two senior Regulatory Affairs staffers.
- By David Kopf
- May 02, 2013
Merger brings 140 members to association, Stanfield to say on as VP of provider relations.
Merger brings 140 members to association, Stanfield to say on as VP of provider relations.
- By David Kopf
- Apr 26, 2013
Bidding contracts could be breached if holders don’t fulfill Volunteer State laws requiring providers to have physical locations.
Bidding contracts could be breached if holders don’t fulfill Volunteer State laws requiring providers to have physical locations.
- By David Kopf
- Apr 25, 2013
Rep. Price unveils H.R. 1717 which would replace competitive bidding with market pricing program.
Rep. Price unveils H.R. 1717 which would replace competitive bidding with market pricing program.
- By David Kopf
- Apr 25, 2013
Editor's Note
The reality of Round Two’s ridiculousness sinks in as contract holders are unveiled.
The reality of Round Two’s ridiculousness sinks in as contract holders are unveiled.
- By David Kopf
- Apr 18, 2013
Observation Deck
Did CMS wield a type of game theory to rig competitive bidding?
There's an element in the field of game theory called "The Prisoner's Dilemma." Did CMS leverage the concept in order to rig competitive bidding?
- By David G. Groll
- Apr 11, 2013
Industry veterans and experts share their insights on where the industry has been, and where it's headed.
As HME Business magazine celebrates its 20th anniversary, we asked various industry veterans to share their thoughts on where the industry has been, where it is headed, what providers should be considering, and how they should be shaping their strategies and business plans to face the challenges of today and tomorrow.
- By David Kopf
- Apr 11, 2013
Agency awards 13,126 contracts to 799 providers in 2,988 locations to serve Round Two’s 91 CBAs.
Agency awards 13,126 contracts to 799 providers in 2,988 locations to serve Round Two’s 91 CBAs.
- By David Kopf
- Apr 09, 2013
President Obama re-nominates Tavenner this week to serve as administrator of CMS.
President Obama re-nominates Tavenner this week to serve as administrator of CMS.
- By David Kopf
- Apr 04, 2013