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AAHomecare to Congress: Delay Elimination of First-Month Purchase Option

Association asks for a year-long delay to ensure a smooth transition process, preserve access for beneficiaries.

Paying to Recline

Paying to Recline

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They’re Probably Scrutinizing a Little More

AMEPA Warns New NCB Payment Rates Will Cost Beneficiaries More

Report states Medicare beneficiaries will end up paying higher out-of-pocket costs to choose the DME they want.

NCART Medicaid Summit to Be Held Oct. 6-7

Educational event for suppliers, manufacturers and state association directors changes dates.

NGS: CMS Won’t Reject Claims If Prescribers Weren’t in PECOS July 6

CMS acknowledges enrollment process problems, but still says it will "employ a contingency plan" to meet ACA July 1 requirement.

Free VGM Webinar Examines Competitive Bidding Contracts

Webinar reviews legal obligations to providers who accept Round 1 contracts.



CMS Announces “Winning” Bid Prices

Medicare says savings will average 32 percent in certain areas, for certain products.

CMS: 364 Suppliers to Be Offered Round 1 Competitive Bidding Contracts

Medicare says bid rates will save 32 percent on selected DME in certain areas.

Bid Rates to Be Announced July 1, CMS Tells PAOC

Rates to be posted to CBIC Web site.

Proposed Physician Fee Schedule Includes Implementation of Power Chair Purchase-Option Elimination

Comments to be accepted for 60 days following publication in Federal Register.

CMS Seeks to Add 21 MSAs to Competitive Bidding's Round 2

New metropolitan statistical areas would join 70 previously announced.

AAHomecare: Announcements of Bid Prices "Not Likely" Today

Industry awaits word of rates for Medicare national competitive bidding program.

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