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
An online poll of patients sees that they are waiting upwards of two weeks for medical equipment, seeing increased out-of-pocket cost.
- By David Kopf
- Jun 06, 2019
Editor's Note
The trends impacting HME never stop and neither should you.
- By David Kopf
- Jun 01, 2019
Two webcasts for June will offer a two-part discussion of registering and submitting bids in Round 2021.
- By David Kopf
- May 30, 2019
HME industry advocates have a solid two months in which they must secure support for several bills and sign-on letters; providers urged to help effort.
- By David Kopf
- May 30, 2019
Attendees to June 5 Competitive Bidding Summit to learn more about Round 2021 and how to bid under lead item pricing.
- By David Kopf
- May 30, 2019
A bonus episode of the HME Business Podcast interviews a variety of industry advocates from Capitol Hill to convey what is AAHomecare’s most substantial agenda to date, as well as captures the urgency of the event.
- By David Kopf
- May 28, 2019
AAHomecare facilitates in-person meetings between lawmakers and industry advocates in Washington, D.C.; coordinates virtual fly-in for providers to remotely assist lobbying push.
- By David Kopf
- May 23, 2019
Providers urged to help collect lawmakers’ signatures for House and soon-to-debut Senate sign-on letters asking CMS and HHS to pull back from including non-invasive vents in competitive bidding.
- By David Kopf
- May 22, 2019
For the first time ever, VGM’s June 10-12 event is open to all providers; kicks off with special four-hour session on Round 2021.
- By David Kopf
- May 16, 2019
Registration starts June 10 and the bid window opens on July 16 for the next iteration of the competitive bidding program, which includes significant changes such as lead item pricing and bid surety bonds.
- By David Kopf
- May 07, 2019
Companion to H.R. 2293 would exclude manual CRT wheelchairs from competitive bidding and suspend bidding-derived pricing on accessories for those chairs for 18 months.
- By David Kopf
- May 02, 2019
CMS series of three webinars will cover various topics related to Round 2021 during May.
- By David Kopf
- May 02, 2019
Nashville event will give attendees deeper understanding of Round 2021, and especially how to bid under lead item pricing.
- By David Kopf
- May 02, 2019
For episode 007, Two resupply experts explain how providers can apply lessons learned in sleep therapy to resupply programs in categories such as incontinence, diabetic supply and enteral nutrition.
- By David Kopf
- May 01, 2019
CBIC, AAHomecare, industry experts all emphasize the need for providers to start using lead item pricing calculators and educate themselves on the pricing method well before Round 2021 bidding begins.
- By David Kopf
- Apr 25, 2019
Episode 006 examines key elements of the new round of the competitive bidding program and why providers need to start acting now; also offers details on upcoming legislative events.
- By David Kopf
- Apr 11, 2019
The new site, dmecbpeducation.com, offers a variety of resources to help providers prepare for Round 2021, including bid calculators based on new lead item pricing system.
- By David Kopf
- Apr 04, 2019
Bid contractor urges providers to review their enrollment records now, and ensure they understand the commonly owned and commonly controlled distinctions.
- By David Kopf
- Mar 26, 2019
VGM Insurance Services partners with Lexon Insurance Company to help HME providers meet new surety bond requirements for Round 2021.
- By David Kopf
- Mar 21, 2019