New fact sheet outlines CMS’s methodology for computing its financial rating for providers participating in competitive bidding.
- By David Kopf
- Jul 18, 2019
Providers wishing to compete have until Sept. 18; CMS, CBIC, industry organizations continue to emphasize their educational resources to help providers prepare their bids.
- By David Kopf
- Jul 18, 2019
Industry stakeholders in the Tar Heel State secure sales tax exemptions for incontinence products; legislation goes to Gov. for signature.
- By David Kopf
- Jul 18, 2019
HOMES President and CEO Karen Estrella built a reputation for advocating on behalf of both providers in New England and the industry as a whole.
- By David Kopf
- Jul 11, 2019
Aug. 27 event will help bring providers up to speed three weeks before the bid window closes.
- By David Kopf
- Jul 11, 2019
The Round 2021 bid window opening is fast approaching. Are you ready? If not, there are a wealth of resources available to bring you up to speed.
- By David Kopf
- Jul 11, 2019
House Energy & Commerce Committee approves H.R. 2328, which protects manual complex rehab chairs and accessories.
- By David Kopf
- Jul 11, 2019
NCART calls on CRT stakeholders to contact House Ways and Means Committee members and urge them to approve the HEARTS and Rural Relief Act during Wednesday’s markup session.
- By David Kopf
- Jun 25, 2019
Letter submitted to CMS and HHS calls for agencies to remove non-invasive ventilators from competitive bidding. July 26 deadline to get signatures for Senate companion letter fast approaching.
- By David Kopf
- Jun 25, 2019
Episode 010 of the HME Business talks to experts about funding implications of CMS’s reclassification of multiple rural and non-bid zip codes, as well as sales opportunities for HME providers in the CRT market.
- By David Kopf
- Jun 20, 2019
Newly unveiled companion to House letter calls on CMS and HHS to pull back from including non-invasive vents in competitive bidding. Providers urged to enlist their Senators’ support.
- By David Kopf
- Jun 20, 2019
Authorized officials have 14 days to get in DBIdS and Connexion, backup authorized officials have 21 days, and the registration window closes completely in 67 days.
- By David Kopf
- Jun 13, 2019
CMS has changed zip code designation for various areas which has in turned changed the reimbursement rates for providers in those areas.
- By David Kopf
- Jun 13, 2019
The Dmecbpeducation.com site unveils new video tutorials, a webinar recording, an improved FAQ to help providers better prepare their Round 2021 bids.
- By Kaitlyn DeHaven
- Jun 06, 2019
Newly revised bidding calculators let HME providers enter their own book of business to see how bids under lead item pricing would impact their business.
- By David Kopf
- Jun 06, 2019
An online poll of patients sees that they are waiting upwards of two weeks for medical equipment, seeing increased out-of-pocket cost.
- By David Kopf
- Jun 06, 2019
Latest edition of the HME Business Podcast examines increasing adoption, funding of iLevel, steps providers can take to improve sleep therapy compliance.
- By David Kopf
- Jun 06, 2019
Editor's Note
The trends impacting HME never stop and neither should you.
- By David Kopf
- Jun 01, 2019
Two webcasts for June will offer a two-part discussion of registering and submitting bids in Round 2021.
- By David Kopf
- May 30, 2019
HME industry advocates have a solid two months in which they must secure support for several bills and sign-on letters; providers urged to help effort.
- By David Kopf
- May 30, 2019