September legislative push pays off with nine additional lawmakers singing their names to the bill that would bring permanent rural and non-bid area relief.
- By David Kopf
- Oct 03, 2019
The letter urges lawmakers — and particularly H.R. 4229 backers — to co-sponsor legislation that would bring permanent rural relief and the elimination of the oxygen budget neutrality offset. AAHomecare calls on providers to use it as part of H.R. 2771 push.
- By David Kopf
- Sep 25, 2019
AAHomecare calls on providers to focus H.R. 2771 lobbying efforts on the lawmakers who backed H.R. 4229 in the last Congress.
- By David Kopf
- Sep 19, 2019
CBP Education Collaborative provides context on profit/loss feature; CMS notifies bidders that ratios used to calculate non-lead rates on items that have changed payment class .
- By David Kopf
- Sep 12, 2019
The end of bidding for Round 2021 is fast approaching; industry experts share insights on what providers need to be doing now.
- By David Kopf
- Sep 05, 2019
Other important Round 2021 dates looming include covered document review and bidding window closure.
- By David Kopf
- Aug 15, 2019
Tutorial includes video, charts, and a detailed explanation on how capacity and demand can impact SPAs.
- By David Kopf
- Aug 15, 2019
Time is running out to sign up for the conference, which aims to get providers up to speed three weeks before Round 2021’s bid window closes.
- By David Kopf
- Aug 15, 2019
AAHomecare to meet with CMS, lawmakers next week on the issue; releases white paper on the issue.
- By David Kopf
- Jul 25, 2019
New fact sheet outlines CMS’s methodology for computing its financial rating for providers participating in competitive bidding.
- By David Kopf
- Jul 18, 2019
Providers wishing to compete have until Sept. 18; CMS, CBIC, industry organizations continue to emphasize their educational resources to help providers prepare their bids.
- By David Kopf
- Jul 18, 2019
Aug. 27 event will help bring providers up to speed three weeks before the bid window closes.
- By David Kopf
- Jul 11, 2019
The Round 2021 bid window opening is fast approaching. Are you ready? If not, there are a wealth of resources available to bring you up to speed.
- By David Kopf
- Jul 11, 2019
House Energy & Commerce Committee approves H.R. 2328, which protects manual complex rehab chairs and accessories.
- By David Kopf
- Jul 11, 2019
Letter submitted to CMS and HHS calls for agencies to remove non-invasive ventilators from competitive bidding. July 26 deadline to get signatures for Senate companion letter fast approaching.
- By David Kopf
- Jun 25, 2019
Newly unveiled companion to House letter calls on CMS and HHS to pull back from including non-invasive vents in competitive bidding. Providers urged to enlist their Senators’ support.
- By David Kopf
- Jun 20, 2019
Authorized officials have 14 days to get in DBIdS and Connexion, backup authorized officials have 21 days, and the registration window closes completely in 67 days.
- By David Kopf
- Jun 13, 2019
CMS has changed zip code designation for various areas which has in turned changed the reimbursement rates for providers in those areas.
- By David Kopf
- Jun 13, 2019
The Dmecbpeducation.com site unveils new video tutorials, a webinar recording, an improved FAQ to help providers better prepare their Round 2021 bids.
- By Kaitlyn DeHaven
- Jun 06, 2019
Newly revised bidding calculators let HME providers enter their own book of business to see how bids under lead item pricing would impact their business.
- By David Kopf
- Jun 06, 2019