Various healthcare stakeholders press for delay to program's expansion via Round Two implementation.
- By David Kopf
- Jun 27, 2013
Bill that would replace competitive bidding with Market Pricing Program picks up 16 backers.
- By David Kopf
- Jun 20, 2013
Suit calls for stop to Round Two because CMS violated rules, which also skewed bid amounts.
- By David Kopf
- Jun 20, 2013
Tavenner says CMS will void contracts of unlicensed Tenn. bid winners.
- By David Kopf
- Jun 20, 2013
H.R. 2375 would delay Round Two implementation, Round One Re-compete for at least six months.
- By David Kopf
- Jun 20, 2013
Small Business Administration’s Seattle field hearing gives providers forum to call for halt to bidding.
- By David Kopf
- Jun 06, 2013
Private payor carrier will use reimbursement rates set by competitive bidding for non-network providers.
- By David Kopf
- Jun 06, 2013
H.R. 1717 racks up 19 more backers as industry continues lobbying fight.
- By David Kopf
- Jun 06, 2013
Providers urged to dial into June 14 call to learn how they can fight for their businesses, industry and patients.
- By David Kopf
- Jun 06, 2013
More lawmakers join effort calling on CMS’s Tavenner to implement administrative delay.
- By David Kopf
- Jun 06, 2013
Editor's Note
- By David Kopf
- Jun 01, 2013
More than 65 lawmakers sign dear colleague letter calling on CMS for administrative delay.
- By David Kopf
- May 30, 2013
Significant portions of contract winners do not hold required state licenses, certifications.
- By David Kopf
- May 30, 2013
Speakers, industry delegates set engaged, energetic tone for Washington Legislative Conference.
- By David Kopf
- May 29, 2013
Provider, AAHomcare board member Tom Ryan makes impassioned call to action.
- By David Kopf
- May 29, 2013
Washington Conference Re-Cap
Rep. Price urges providers to have frank discussions with lawmakers to push through MPP legislation.
- By David Kopf
- May 28, 2013
Number of MPP legislation’s co-sponsors swells to 96 lawmakers with more to come.
- By David Kopf
- May 28, 2013
Representatives of HME businesses nationwide gather at AAHomecare’s legislative conference to hit the Hill in support of H.R. 1717.
- By David Kopf
- May 22, 2013
Industry Newsmaker
PAMS Executive Director John Shirvinksy discusses the fine art of stopping competitive bidding, and what providers must do to make it happen.
- By David Kopf
- May 16, 2013
Editor's Note
The fight to stop competitive bidding has been a tough slog, and it's not surprising some providers might be frustrated or worn out. But it's time to get re-energized. We have a bill in-hand, let’s get it passed.
- By David Kopf
- May 16, 2013