Reimbursement

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.
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.
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.
Analysis: NCB's First-Round Winners
July 8, 2008
Download a color-coded grid of winners showing company names, locations and product categories.
NCB Starts; AAHomecare to Track Problems with the Program
July 1, 2008
Competitive bidding begins in first 10 bidding areas; providers are asked to report problems.
AAHomecare NCB Injunction Motion Denied
June 30, 2008
U.S. District judge says no "irreparable injury" from NCB was proven.
AAHomecare on NCB: "We'll Continue to Fight This"
June 27, 2008
Association is considering next moves after bill to delay competitive bidding fails to pass June 26 cloture vote.
Senate Cloture Vote on NCB Fails
June 27, 2008
Congress heading for recess until after Independence Day holiday and competitive bidding's July 1 implementation date.
House Passes Bill to Delay NCB Start
June 24, 2008
H.R. 6331 passes 355-59, AAHomecare reports.
As July 1 Nears, Industry Hopes & Works for NCB Delay
June 19, 2008
CMS Rolls Out Educational Articles on First-Round NCB Policies
June 19, 2008
HHS Declares Health Emergencies in Indiana & Iowa
June 19, 2008
Manual Chair "Lunch and Learn" Scheduled for June 24
June 19, 2008
House Bill Would Delay NCB Start Dates, Exempt Complex Rehab
June 13, 2008
Group 3 and above power chairs would be carved out of competitive bidding.
VGM to Host June 18 Lunch Bucket Webcast
June 13, 2008
Gallagher's topics to include Medicare "Doc Fix" and competitive bidding.
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