News
- Dan Meuser Leaves Pride Mobility
- August 22, 2008
- Pride USA president now seeks a career in public service.
- Invacare Debuts Paralympics Site
- August 22, 2008
- Visitors can track athletes' fortunes while learning about the technology that makes it possible.
- Medtrade to Feature Rehab "Keynote"
- August 19, 2008
- The upcoming Medtrade show in Atlanta will include a rehab general session described as a keynote-type event by show director Kevin Gaffney.
- Noridian Takes Over for SADMERC
- August 19, 2008
- Noridian Administrative Services LLC took over as the new Pricing, Data Analysis & Coding (PDAC) contractor on Aug. 18.
- Phillips Is New VGM COO
- August 19, 2008
- ROHO Group Introduces eLearning Program
- August 19, 2008
- Deadline Alert: New ABN Form Must Be Used Starting Sept. 1
- August 1, 2008
- InterMotive Offers Vehicle Electrical Training
- August 1, 2008
- United Seating & Mobility Acquires Apria’s Rehab Division
- August 1, 2008
- After H.R. 6331: Where Does Mobility Go from Here?
- July 17, 2008
- Details on competitive bidding, the rehab carveout and what to expect next.
- "Behind-the-Scenes" H.R. 6331 Effort Clarifies Accessories Funding
- July 17, 2008
- Phrasing is designed to avoid sweeping pay-for cuts to wheelchair accessories.
- VGM to Offer Alternatives to Heartland Education Sessions
- July 17, 2008
- Attendees can earn CEUs via Webinars.
- Leavitt's Commentary Defends Derailed NCB
- July 16, 2008
- In Washington Times piece, HHS Secretary calls supplier compensation plan "insult to injury" for CMS
- AAHomecare: "Now the Unraveling Process Begins"
- July 15, 2008
- H.R. 6331 becomes law following override of presidential veto.
- House Votes to Override Veto; Senate to Vote
- July 15, 2008
- By a 383-41 tally, the House votes to overturn Bush's veto on H.R. 6331.
- Report: Medicare Bill Has Been Vetoed; Industry Urges Override
- July 15, 2008
- Update: The Associated Press says Bush vetoed H.R. 6331 today.
- Senate Overrides H.R. 6331 Veto
- July 15, 2008
- Competitive bidding to be halted and postponed.
- Senate Approves Bill to Delay Competitive Bidding, Carve Out Rehab
- July 9, 2008
- In a 69-30 vote, the Senate passes "doc-fix" bill; bill now goes to Bush for signing.
- Analysis: NCB's First-Round Winners
- July 8, 2008
- Download a color-coded grid of winners showing company names, locations and product categories.
- First-Round NCB Pricing Shows Cuts Across the Board
- July 7, 2008
- First-round complex power rehab payments down about 15 percent.