VGM Group Inc.’s National Competitive Bidding Services has released the 2009 schedule for its “Competitive Bidding Round 1.2: The Rules Have Changed” conferences. Dates and locations are:
- March 24, Las Vegas (during Medtrade Spring)
- March 31, Miami
- April 2, Cincinnati
- April 7, Pittsburgh
- April 14, Kansas City, Mo.
- April 16, Riverside, Calif.
- April 22, Baltimore (during HME Expo)
- April 28, Orlando, Fla.
- April 30, Charlotte, N.C.
- May 5, Cleveland
- May 7, Dallas
Presenters for Competitive Bidding Round 1.2 will be Mark Higley, VGM vice president-development and John Gallagher, VGM vice president-government relations. They will discuss various topics, including:
- Evaluation of Round One in the area, including lessons learned.
- The rules and regulations of competitive bidding.
- Disqualified providers.
- Bidding options.
- Bid preparation.
- Hard-copy documentation.
- The legislative battle.
The seminars, which run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., cost $229 for VGM Group Members or state association members, and $279 for all other attendees. The fee includes breakfast, lunch, education materials and the VGM NCB Services bidding packet. Registration may be completed at www.vgmNCBservices.com.
For more information, contact Alan Morris or Jamie Blomme at 800-642-6065 or e-mail [email protected].
