Open Congress : Blog Articles for H.R.3790 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to repeal the Medicare competitive acquisition program for durable medical equipment and prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) in a budget neutral manner.

Medical Equipment Industry to Tackle “Suicide Bidding” and Access ...

2010-12-28T19:00:00Z

NCAMES was instrumental in passing the nations first HME licensure law which has been working to ensure quality home health care since 1995, and fully supports pending legislation HR 3790 to continue HME access for patients in need. ...

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SaveJobsNC.com Details Pending Health Care Job Losses

2010-12-24T19:00:00Z

Bowen said one of the reasons NCAMES developed SaveJobsNC.com was to shine the spotlight on a bi-partisan legislative solution to the problem, HR 3790, which has wide support in the US House of Representatives. ...

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DIY Health: Your Advocacy Connection

2010-12-19T19:00:00Z

Medical News Today In a letter signed by 58 patient advocacy groups and home medical equipment associations, the American Association for Homecare (AAHomecare) urged Congress to pass H.R. 3790, . ...

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SaveJobsNC.com Details Pending Health Care Job Losses | Health ...

2010-12-18T19:00:00Z

Bowen pronounced a single of a reasons NCAMES grown SaveJobsNC.com was to gleam a spotlight upon a bi-partisan legislative resolution to a problem, H.R. 3790, that has far-reaching await in a U.S. House of Representatives. ...

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Competitive Bidding Pricing Scheme for Home Medical Equipment Problems

2010-12-15T19:00:00Z

The American Association for Homecare supports H.R. 3790, a bill in the House of Representatives with 259 co-sponsors that would eliminate the bidding program and lower reimbursement rates for durable medical, but allow providers to ...

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Problems Emerge in Competitive Bidding Pricing Scheme for Home ...

2010-12-15T19:00:00Z

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2010-12-04T19:00:00Z

HR 3790, the bill in the House of Tiffany Set with broad bipartisan support, would replace the bidding program with other types of cost savings but preserve patient access to mobility equipment. Organizations that favor elimination of ...

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2010-12-04T19:00:00Z

H.R. 3790, the bill in the House of Tiffany Set with broad bipartisan support, would replace the bidding program with other types of cost savings but preserve patient access to mobility equipment. Organizations that favor elimination of ...

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SaveJobsNC.com Details Pending Health Care Job Losses

2010-12-02T19:00:00Z

Welcome to the Grand Delusion

2010-12-02T19:00:00Z

Would it have inspired a Senator to introduce a companion bill for HR 3790? No. And here's the thing: the elections are over, but the same people are still in Congress, until January, and could still act. ...

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Industry can pull together or be 'diced and sliced'

2010-11-22T19:00:00Z

That makes the $20 billion price tag on HR 3790, the bill to repeal competitive bidding, especially unattractive. “Unless we can find $20 billion, legislatively it's going to be virtually impossible to stop competitive bidding,” Walt ...

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The Competitive Bidding Repeal Act (HR 3790) - www.mdaquest.org

2010-11-22T19:00:00Z

It takes less than five minutes to encourage your representatives to support the Competitive Bidding Repeal Act (H.R. 3790). We have posted a template on our website to help you get started. It's easy — just open the tool, and make sure ...

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Bidding Slowdown Not Likely, Lobbyists Say : Bid News

2010-11-16T19:00:00Z

As for H.R. 3790, Bachenheimer said, “Congress has a very short must-do list” before the end of the session. “The doc fix is one of the must-do items — but it will be a tall order to attach H.R. 3790. We'd need to make sure it's budget ...

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Competitive Bidding in the Aftermath of the November Elections

2010-11-15T19:00:00Z

Congress estimates that its bidding program will save $20 billion over the next decade, a figure that HR 3790's proponents would have to meet in budget cuts in order to stop it. What's more, the bill is likely to expire when the next ...

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Bidding Slowdown Not Likely, Lobbyists Say - HomeCare article

2010-11-14T19:00:00Z

That means H.R. 3790 is likely to expire once the new Congress is seated, meaning the industry would need to seek another champion to carry a new bill. With the Nov. 2 elections, 60 of the 257 cosponsors for the bidding repeal bill were ...

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Legislative update: 'We're not seeing much opportunity'

2010-11-10T19:00:00Z

Members of Congress will likely work on a "doc fix" bill, which the industry has targeted as a potential vehicle for HR 3790, but it'll probably be a smaller bill with few, if any, attachments, stakeholders say. ...

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Medicare Policy Changes Will Make It More Difficult For Nevada ...

2010-11-08T19:00:00Z

HR 3790, the bill in the House of Representatives with broad bipartisan support, would replace the bidding program with other types of cost savings but preserve patient access to mobility equipment. Organizations that favor elimination ...

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Medicare Bidding System for Medical Equipment Plagued by Flaws ...

2010-11-07T19:00:00Z

Consumer, patient, and homecare groups help HR 3790, a expenses from the US home of Representatives that could get rid of the bidding plan within of a fiscally accountable manner. That legislation would decrease reimbursement prices for ...

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Discrepancies, Worries Surface with Bid Winner Announcement - No ...

2010-11-07T19:00:00Z

The doc fix, which would remedy a scheduled percent reimbursement cut for physicians, could be the legislative vehicle on which to hang H.R. 3790, the bill that would eliminate competitive bidding. Introduced by Rep. ...

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Changes in Medicare Policies Make it Difficult for Nevada ...

2010-11-06T20:00:00Z

H.R. 3790, the bill in the House of Representatives with broad bipartisan support, would replace the bidding program with other types of cost savings but preserve patient access to mobility equipment. ...

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SaveJobsNC.com Details Pending Health Care Job Losses | The Truth Czar

2010-11-06T20:00:00Z

NCAMES was instrumental in passing the nation's first HME licensure law which has been working to ensure quality home health care since 1995, and fully supports pending legislation H.R. 3790 to continue HME access for patients in need. ...

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Medicare Bidding System for Medical Equipment Plagued by Flaws ...

2010-11-04T20:00:00Z

Consumer, patient, and homecare groups support HR 3790, a bill in the US House of Representatives that would eliminate the bidding program in a fiscally responsible manner. That legislation would lower reimbursement rates for durable ...

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Election recap: Big changes but all's not lost for HME - HME News

2010-11-03T20:00:00Z

That bad news: 61 U.S. representatives who supported H.R. 3790, the industry's bill to eliminate competitive bidding, either lost the election or retired. That includes Rep. Kendrick Meek, D-Fla., who lost his race for a U.S. Senate ...

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SaveJobsNC.com Details Pending Health Care Job Losses

2010-11-03T20:00:00Z

Election recap: Big changes but all's not lost for HME

2010-11-03T20:00:00Z

That bad news: 61 US representatives who supported HR 3790, the industry's bill to eliminate competitive bidding, either lost the election or retired. That includes Rep. Kendrick Meek, D-Fla., who lost his race for a US Senate seat. ...

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2010-11-03T20:00:00Z

Election Projections: What Will Be for HME?

2010-11-01T20:00:00Z

Meek is well known to providers for his introduction of HR 3790, the bill that would repeal competitive bidding, and provider Georgie Blackburn believes that if elected to the Senate he could further the industry's fight against the ...

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2010-10-31T20:00:00Z

Meanwhile, HME advocates supporting HR 3790, which would repeal the program, are making plans to pack the hearing room. The bill currently has 255 representatives signed on. According to a Friday update from NCAMES, dozens of North ...

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2010-10-31T20:00:00Z

Meanwhile, HME advocates supporting H.R. 3790, which would repeal the program, are making plans to pack the hearing room. The bill currently has 255 representatives signed on. According to a Friday update from NCAMES, dozens of North ...

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Medical Equipment Industry to Tackle “Suicide Bidding” and Access ...

2010-10-31T20:00:00Z

NCAMES was instrumental in passing the nations first HME licensure law which has been working to ensure quality home health care since 1995, and fully supports pending legislation H.R. 3790 to continue HME access for patients in need. ...

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Home Care Cuts Working Their Way Through Congress

2010-10-29T20:00:00Z

In the meantime, as the health reform package does not presently address durable medical equipment suppliers' main concerns this year – competitive bidding and oxygen caps – suppliers are rallying support for another bill, HR 3790.

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AEU - Ethical Action Report - November 2010

2010-10-27T20:00:00Z

Flawed Medicare Program: Urge Congress to Pass H.R. 3790 to Eliminate the Bidding Program for Home Medical Equipment Related URL: http://aeu.org/library/eactions/2213_EAR201011.pdf. AEU News -- Oct 28 2010 06:14 pm | permalink | email a ...

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Election coverage: 'Will there be the political will?' - HME News

2010-10-27T20:00:00Z

The industry has been lobbying members of the House of Representatives to attach H.R. 3790 to a larger bill during a lame-duck session after the elections. But who gains power in the elections may determine how much Congress takes on ...

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AEU - Ethical Action Report - November 2010

2010-10-27T20:00:00Z

DIY Health: Farm Bill; Ag Economy; Biotech, Climate Issues; and ...

2010-10-26T20:00:00Z

SaveJobsNC.com Details Pending Health Care Job Losses

2010-10-22T20:00:00Z

Medicare 'Competitive' Bidding Program for Home Medical Equipment ...

2010-10-21T20:00:00Z

These consumer groups support HR 3790, a bill in the US House of Representatives that would eliminate the bidding program in a fiscally responsible manner. That legislation would lower reimbursement rates for durable medical equipment ...

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Medical Equipment Industry to Tackle “Suicide Bidding” and Access ...

2010-10-14T20:00:00Z

More information on the NCAMES Summer Meeting and H.R. 3790, proposed legislation to correct flaws in the CMS “suicide bidding” program, can be found online at NCAMES.org.With close to 300 member companies and growing, ...

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Utah's Seniors and People with Disabilities Will Feel Impact of ...

2010-10-14T20:00:00Z

H.R. 3790, a bill in the U.S. House of Representatives with broad bipartisan support, would replace the bidding program with other cost saving measures but preserve patient access to mobility equipment. Among the organizations asking ...

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New Jersey Seniors and Disabled Policy Changes that Restrict Power ...

2010-10-14T20:00:00Z

Utah's Seniors and People with Disabilities Will Feel Impact of ...

2010-10-13T20:00:00Z

HR 3790, a bill in the US House of Representatives with broad bipartisan support, would replace the bidding program with other cost saving measures but preserve patient access to mobility equipment. Among the organizations asking that ...

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Utah's Seniors and People with Disabilities Will Feel Impact of ...

2010-10-13T20:00:00Z

Utah's Seniors and People with Disabilities Will Feel Impact of ...

2010-10-13T20:00:00Z

New Jersey seniors, disabled to be affected by Medicare changes to ...

2010-10-12T20:00:00Z

Cost cuts in Medicare raise ire - DailyBulletin.com

2010-10-09T20:00:00Z

That is why I, along with 256 of my colleagues, support H.R. 3790." Rep. Jerry Lewis R-Redlands, signee. "There is no doubt that we must seek cost savings for the federal government whenever possible, but I cannot support a plan that ...

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Cost cuts in Medicare raise ire - DailyBulletin.com

2010-10-09T20:00:00Z

Cost cuts raise ire - San Bernardino County Sun

2010-10-09T20:00:00Z

Cost cuts in Medicare raise ire - San Bernardino County Sun

2010-10-08T20:00:00Z

Cost cuts in Medicare raise ire - San Bernardino County Sun

2010-10-08T20:00:00Z

Medical Equipment Supplies: Herger Supports Medicare's Competitive ...

2010-10-08T20:00:00Z

Later, it was also seen that owners of NW Medical supported the Republican in order to co-sponsor HR 3790. This would bring to an end to the bidding policy. Herger, however, said that he was not on the way to take a decision. ...

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2010-10-08T20:00:00Z

Later, it was also seen that owners of N. W. Medical supported the Republican in order to co-sponsor HR 3790. This would bring to an end to the bidding policy. Herger, however, said that he was not on the way to take a decision. ...

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New West Medical Explains Congressman's Mistake In Supporting ...

2010-10-06T20:00:00Z

No comments. The owners of New West Medical Inc., a DME supplier in Redding, CA, explained why Rep. Wally Herger is wrong to continue supporting CMS' deeply flawed competitive bidding program and his refusal to support HR 3790. ...

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Experts Say Medicare's Bidding System for Medical Equipment Will Fail

2010-10-03T20:00:00Z

In the US House of Representatives, 257 legislators have cosponsored a bill, HR 3790, that would eliminate the bidding program. That legislation would lower reimbursement rates for durable medical equipment but would allow providers to ...

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Experts say Medicare Bidding will fail system for medical

2010-10-03T20:00:00Z

Rep. Stark Seeks Resolution to Competitive Bidding « Respira ...

2010-10-03T20:00:00Z

As of Friday, H.R. 3790, the industry-backed bill that would repeal competitive bidding, had 257 cosponsors in the House but no companion bill in the Senate. Read more about this issue at ...

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136 Members Of Congress Demand That Medicare Release Key ...

2010-10-02T20:00:00Z

A bipartisan bill pending in Congress, H.R. 3790, calls for the repeal of the Medicare bidding program for home medical equipment and it would substantially reduce reimbursement rates for the equipment but preserve the nation's vital, ...

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Biomed Middle East » Experts Say Medicare's Bidding System For ...

2010-10-02T20:00:00Z

In the U.S. House of Representatives, 257 legislators have cosponsored a bill, H.R. 3790, that would eliminate the bidding program. That legislation would lower reimbursement rates for durable medical equipment but would allow providers ...

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Experts Say Medicare‚Äôs Bidding System for Medical Equipment Will ...

2010-10-01T20:00:00Z

Lawmakers break for recess without names of winning bidders - HME News

2010-09-29T20:00:00Z

Although H.R. 3790, the bill to repeal NCB, now has 257 co-sponsors, the industry has so far been unable to get a Senate companion bill. NAIMES this week plans to focus its attention on key senators, particularly those on the Senate ...

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Experts Say Medicare's Bidding System for Medical Equipment Will ...

2010-09-29T20:00:00Z

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2010-09-29T20:00:00Z

SaveJobsNC.com Details Pending Health Care Job Losses

2010-09-26T20:00:00Z

NCAMES Travels to DC for Packed Hearing on - North Carolina ...

2010-09-23T20:00:00Z

Bowen and NCAMES are working with North Carolina's congressional delegation on promoting H.R. 3790, proposed bi-partisan legislation addressing fatal flaws in CMS' bidding program. Supporters of the bill are seeking companion ...

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Stating the Case: Ignorance: Bliss for Some, Not for All

2010-09-21T20:00:00Z

HR 3790 is supported by the vast majority of House members (255 co-sponsors is barely half; it certainly isn't a "vast majority") and there is a definite base of support in the Senate (There's so much support in the Senate that you ...

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HR 3790 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act: Repeal ...

2010-09-20T20:00:00Z

HR3790 Title: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to repeal the Medicare competitive acquisition program for durable medical equipment and prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) in a budget neutral manner. ...

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2010-09-19T20:00:00Z

Home Care is the Answer

2010-09-16T20:00:00Z

A glimmer of light is that the House has 270 co-sponsors to a H.R.3790 that will stop this suicide, monopoly making bidding. With the hearings and the strong support from the House, I feel that the program will be stopped. ...

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Homecare Provider Testifies on Downside of Medicare 'Competitive ...

2010-09-15T20:00:00Z

A bipartisan bill in Congress, H.R. 3790, would replace the Medicare bidding program with other types of cost savings and reduce reimbursements to home medical equipment providers, but preserve patient access to medically required ...

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Waxman Says Controversial Medicare Bidding Program For Medical ...

2010-09-15T20:00:00Z

However, legislation to block the program (HR 3790) has at least 255 cosponsors, well over a majority of the House. … And as Waxman noted in the hearing, some 10 million Medicare beneficiaries depend on 'durable medical equipment' such ...

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2010-09-13T20:00:00Z

If every reader of this article simply picked up the phone and called their representatives to support H.R. 3790, which certainly would be a great first step, it would make a significant and measurable difference. ...

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House Committee Slates NCB Hearing : Bid News

2010-09-12T20:00:00Z

“AMEPA will attend the hearings and will storm Capital Hill the days prior to get Legislative staff energized about the issue and H.R. 3790, the bill to repeal the program. “We will need your help to do it,” AMEPA continued. ...

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2010-09-06T20:00:00Z

CMS Refuses To Release Names Of Winning DMEPOS Bidders | CRE ...

2010-08-31T20:00:00Z

That bill (HR 3790) has no Senate companion. This is the second instance of lawmakers and stakeholders complaining about a lack of transparency in various aspects of the DMEPOS program. On a second front, CMS is being sued for not ...

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CMS Refuses To Release Names Of Winning DMEPOS Bidders : Bid News

2010-08-31T20:00:00Z

Congress members call for open and transparent oversight of ...

2010-08-24T20:00:00Z

Insurance Plus!: 136 Members of Congress Demand that Medicare ...

2010-08-23T20:00:00Z

136 Members of Congress Demand that Medicare Release Key ...

2010-08-23T20:00:00Z

FactCheck Mailbag, Week of Aug. 10-Aug. 16 | Extreme Conservatives

2010-08-16T20:00:00Z

The popular, bipartisan bill in question, HR 3790, requires deep cuts to home medical equipment reimbursements (which means LOWER copayments for seniors!) and the bill preserves the homecare delivery infrastructure. ...

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Medical Equipment Industry to deal offers “Suicide and the ...

2010-08-15T20:00:00Z

NCAM For more information on summer service and HR 3790, a bill for correcting the deficiencies in the invitation to tender for the CMS program of suicide can be found online at NCAM. org. Nearly 300 member companies and grow, ...

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Home Care Cuts Working Their Way Through Congress « Nadal For Congress

2010-08-15T20:00:00Z

Home Care Cuts Working Their Way Through Congress | POLITICAL VIEW

2010-08-10T20:00:00Z

CBO Sets Tab for Competitive Bidding Repeal at $20 Billion : Bid News

2010-08-10T20:00:00Z

H.R. 3790, the bill the industry is backing to repeal the bidding program, would replace it instead with a series of reimbursement cuts and other measures. But introduced last fall, the bill's pay-fors were based on the CBO's original ...

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Competitive bidding repeal comes with 'hefty' price tag - HME News

2010-08-09T20:00:00Z

That's more than double the CBO's initial score for H.R. 3790 ($9.6 billion) and $3 billion more than CMS's own projected savings for the program ($17 billion over 10 years). "It's a pretty hefty price tag," said Cara Bachenheimer

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New York Home Medical Providers Call on Congress to Preserve ...

2010-08-09T20:00:00Z

The New York Medical Equipment Providers Association supports H.R. 3790, a bipartisan bill that replaces the Medicare bidding program with other types of cost-savings that will reduce reimbursements to home medical equipment providers ...

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California Home Medical Providers Call on Congress to Preserve ...

2010-08-05T20:00:00Z

CAMPS supports HR 3790, a bipartisan bill that would preserve access to homecare and provide a cost-effective alternative to a misguided Medicare “competitive” bidding program for durable medical equipment. HR 3790 replaces the Medicare ...

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Michigan Home Medical Providers Call on Congress to Preserve ...

2010-08-05T20:00:00Z

Filippis supports HR 3790, a bipartisan bill that would preserve access to homecare and provide a cost-effective alternative to a misguided Medicare “competitive” bidding program for durable medical equipment. HR 3790 replaces the ...

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California Home Medical Providers Call on Congress to Preserve ...

2010-08-05T20:00:00Z

California Home Medical Providers Call on Congress to Preserve ...

2010-08-05T20:00:00Z

H.R. 3790 replaces the Medicare bidding program with other types of cost-savings that will reduce reimbursements to home medical equipment providers but preserve patient access to medically required equipment and services in the home. ...

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California Home Medical Providers Call on Congress to Preserve ...

2010-08-05T20:00:00Z

Michigan Home Medical Providers Call on Congress to Preserve ...

2010-08-05T20:00:00Z

Filippis supports H.R. 3790, a bipartisan bill that would preserve access to homecare and provide a cost-effective alternative to a misguided Medicare “competitive” bidding program for durable medical equipment. H.R. 3790 replaces the ...

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Maryland Home Medical Providers Call on Congress to Preserve ...

2010-08-05T20:00:00Z

The Maryland National Capital Home Care Association supports H.R. 3790, a bipartisan bill that replaces the Medicare bidding program with other types of cost-savings that will reduce reimbursements to home medical equipment providers ...

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Michigan Home Medical Providers Call on Congress to Preserve ...

2010-08-05T20:00:00Z

Michigan Home Medical Providers Call on Congress to Preserve ...

2010-08-05T20:00:00Z

Ohio home medical equipment providers back bill to eliminate ...

2010-08-03T20:00:00Z

The OAMES is backing H.R. 3790, a bill the group says would provide other kinds of cost savings that will reduce reimbursements while preserving access to patients. "The Medicare 'competitive' bidding program, conceived over a decade ...

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Democrat-on-Democrat TV Attacks in Florida « News That Matters

2010-08-02T20:00:00Z

The bill in question, HR 3790, is a deeply bipartisan bill supported by 255 members of Congress and it requires deep cuts to home medical equipment reimbursements but preserves the homecare delivery infrastructure. ...

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Call to Preserve Homecare as an Option for Seniors and People with ...

2010-08-02T20:00:00Z

The Ohio association, OAMES, supports H.R. 3790, a bipartisan bill that replaces the Medicare bidding program with other types of cost-savings that will reduce reimbursements to home medical equipment providers but preserve patient ...

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Home Care is the Answer

2010-08-02T20:00:00Z

Suppliers all across the country have worked with congressional leaders to put together a more effective cost-savings solution, HR 3790, (which today has 254 bipartisan co-sponsors), that will preserve high-quality access to care and ...

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CMS Goes Fact-Finding in Four CBAs : Bid News

2010-08-01T20:00:00Z

It is crucial to continue conversations about 'competitive' bidding and the need to repeal it.” Currently, H.R. 3790, the bill authored by Rep. Kendrick Meek, D-Fla., is the only mechanism the industry has to stop the program. ...

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SaveJobsNC. Details Pending com job losses healthcare | Health ...

2010-07-30T20:00:00Z

Bowen said one reason NCAM SaveJobsNC developed. com was to shine the attention of a bipartisan legislative solution to this problem, HR 3790, which has wide support in the U.S. House of Representatives. ...

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Competitive bidding: Industry rallies the troops

2010-07-27T20:00:00Z

At press time last week, HR 3790, the industry's bill to repeal competitive bidding, had 254 co-sponsors. After the recess, from Aug. 9 to Sept. 12, the industry will have less than one month to lobby for HR 3790 before the November ...

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Competitive bidding: Industry awaits score, prepares to rally ...

2010-07-27T20:00:00Z

Now CBO officials are taking another look at H.R. 3790, the industry's bill to repeal competitive bidding, and stakeholders suspect its score will come in higher than $9.6 billion. “I expect it to be closer to $11 billion, ...

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SaveJobsNC.com Details Pending Health Care Job Losses

2010-07-26T20:00:00Z

SaveJobsNC.com Details Pending Health Care Job Losses | Hot ...

2010-07-26T20:00:00Z

Bowen said one of the reasons NCAMES developed SaveJobsNC.com was to shine the spotlight on a bi-partisan legislative solution to the problem, H.R. 3790, which has wide support in the U.S. House of Representatives. ...

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SaveJobsNC Website Details Pending Health Care Job Losses - News

2010-07-26T20:00:00Z

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SaveJobsNC.com Details Pending Health Care Job Losses

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SaveJobsNC.com Details Pending Health Care Job Losses

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Home care cuts make their way in Congress

2010-07-23T20:00:00Z

Competitive bidding: Industry awaits score, prepares to rally ...

2010-07-21T20:00:00Z

Now CBO officials are taking another look at H.R. 3790, the industry's bill to repeal competitive bidding, and stakeholders suspect its score will come in higher than $9.6 billion. "I expect it to be closer to $11 billion, ...

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Competitive bidding: Industry awaits score, prepares to rally ...

2010-07-21T20:00:00Z

Now CBO officials are taking another look at H.R. 3790, the industry's bill to repeal competitive bidding, and stakeholders suspect its score will come in higher than $9.6 billion. "I expect it to be closer to $11 billion, ...

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58 Organizations Oppose Competitive Bidding, Support HR 3790

2010-07-20T20:00:00Z

On July 15, 2010, 58 organizations sent a letter to the US House of Representatives in support of Representative Kendrick Meek's legislation, HR 3790. The bill would end Medicare competitive bidding for durable medical equipment (DME) ...

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58 Organizations Oppose Competitive Bidding, Support HR 3790

2010-07-20T20:00:00Z

Home care cuts working their way through Congress « tiffany ring ...

2010-07-20T20:00:00Z

Nearly 60 Homecare And Patient Advocacy Groups Urge Congress To ...

2010-07-18T20:00:00Z

In a letter signed by 58 patient advocacy groups and home medical equipment associations, the American Association for Homecare (AAHomecare) urged Congress to pass HR 3790, a bill to repeal the Medicare competitive bidding program for ...

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Nearly 60 Homecare And Patient Advocacy Groups Urge Congress To ...

2010-07-18T20:00:00Z

Nearly 60 Homecare And Patient Advocacy Groups Urge Congress To ...

2010-07-18T20:00:00Z

Nearly 60 Homecare And Patient Advocacy Groups Urge Congress To ...

2010-07-18T20:00:00Z

Nearly 60 Advocacy Groups Urge Congress To Repeal Medicare's ...

2010-07-18T20:00:00Z

Providers Hit the Streets to Protest NCB : Bid News

2010-07-18T20:00:00Z

Meek introduced H.R. 3790, the bill that would repeal competitive bidding, last fall. “This is a column about waste, fraud, abuse and self-destruction by U.S. Senate candidate Kendrick Meek,” Thomas wrote in the column, ...

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Industry to House: Pass H.R. 3790 - HomeCare article

2010-07-18T20:00:00Z

In a letter addressed to House leadership and copied to all US representatives, the American Association for Homecare and 57 other HME and patient advocacy organizations called for passage of HR 3790 to end competitive bidding.

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Industry to House: Pass HR 3790

2010-07-18T20:00:00Z

In a July 15 letter addressed to House leadership and copied to all US representatives, the American Association for Homecare and 57 other HME and patient advocacy organizations called for passage of HR 3790 to end competitive bidding.

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Nearly 60 Homecare And Patient Advocacy Groups Urge Congress To ...

2010-07-18T20:00:00Z

Nearly 60 Homecare And Patient Advocacy Groups Urge Congress To ...

2010-07-18T20:00:00Z

In a letter signed by 58 patient advocacy groups and home medical equipment associations, the American Association for Homecare (AAHomecare) urged Congress to pass H.R. 3790, a bill to repeal the Medicare competitive bidding program for ...

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Nearly 60 Homecare And Patient Advocacy Groups Urge Congress To ...

2010-07-17T20:00:00Z

Cnews health In a letter signed by 58 patient advocacy groups and home medical equipment associations, the American Association for Homecare (AAHomecare) urged Congress to pass HR 3790, a bill to repeal the Medicare competitive bidding ...

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Nearly 60 Homecare and Patient Advocacy Groups Urge Congress to ...

2010-07-17T20:00:00Z

ARLINGTON, Va., July 16 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — In a letter signed by 58 patient advocacy groups and home medical equipment associations, the American Association for Homecare urged Congress to pass H.R. 3790, a bill to repeal the ...

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Nearly 60 Homecare and Patient Advocacy Groups Urge Congress to ...

2010-07-16T20:00:00Z

... Va., July 16 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — In a letter signed by 58 patient advocacy groups and home medical equipment associations, the American Association for Homecare urged Congress to pass HR 3790, a bill to repeal the Medicare ...

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Patient advocacy groups, home medical associations call for end to ...

2010-07-16T20:00:00Z

In a letter signed by 58 patient advocacy groups and home medical equipment associations, the American Association for Homecare urged Congress to pass H.R. 3790, a bill to repeal the Medicare competitive bidding program for durable ...

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Nearly 60 Homecare and Patient Advocacy Groups Urge Congress to ...

2010-07-15T20:00:00Z

In a letter signed by 58 patient advocacy groups and home medical equipment associations, the American Association for Homecare urged Congress to pass HR 3790, a bill to repeal the Medicare competitive bidding program for durable ...

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Columnist maligns Meek as political race gets ugly

2010-07-14T20:00:00Z

Greene has accused Meek of putting special interests ahead of seniors with HR 3790, the bill he introduced last October to repeal national competitive bidding. "It kind of caught us off-guard," said Rob Brant, president of the ...

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Medicare's Competitive Bidding Program andoutcome for Seniors ...

2010-07-13T20:00:00Z

The House of Representatives group of 252 who are opposed to competitive bidding are cosponsoring legislation H.R. 3790 in congress, which aims at stopping the bidding program and replacing it with a more financially viable program ...

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Q&A on the Bid Rates with VGM's Alan Morris : Bid News

2010-07-11T20:00:00Z

After the announcement of these rates, it's very difficult to foresee a scenario where this program survives. Whether it be this year with movement of H.R. 3790 and a Senate companion bill, or the program falls on its face early next ...

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Friday's COPD Newsletter From COPD Support, Inc. | COPD News Of ...

2010-07-08T20:00:00Z

The story quoted one congressional proponent of the bidding system but failed to note that 252 members of Congress have cosponsored a bill (H.R. 3790) to repeal that bidding program. Again, that bill would impose reimbursement CUTS to ...

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Capital Soup » Blog Archive » Jeff Greene for U.S. Senate ...

2010-07-06T20:00:00Z

In October 2009, Kendrick Meek introduced HR 3790, which would repeal a competitive bidding program for Medicare suppliers that was designed to end fraud and cost overruns. The bidding program was estimated to reduce supply costs in ...

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[Foot Problems 101] ncpa responds to cms diabetes competitive ...

2010-07-05T20:00:00Z

Competing for care - Local News

2010-07-04T20:00:00Z

Kendrick Meek, D-Fla., to end competitive bidding for home medical equipment. They recently convinced 10th District Rep. Frank Wolf to sign on as a co-sponsor and asked that senators support a companion bill to H.R. 3790. ...

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In brief: Providers win RAC audits, 'doc fix' reappears on radar ...

2010-06-30T20:00:00Z

At press time, HR 3790, the industry's bill to eliminate competitive bidding, had 253 co-sponsors. Stakeholders encourage providers to contact their representatives and senators about HR 3790 while they're on recess July 2 to July 12 . ...

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Physician Fee Cut on Hold & 2.2% Increase for now « Medical ...

2010-06-27T20:00:00Z

In the meantime, the group urged continued support for H.R. 3790 to repeal the bidding program. LATE-BREAKING: CMS' proposed physician fee schedule for 2011, released late Friday, calls for a 6.1 percent cut for Medicare physician ...

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Industry intel: CMS to announce bid amounts next week

2010-06-23T20:00:00Z

Kendrick Meek, D-Fla., sponsor of HR 3790, a bill to repeal the program. Johnson, AAHomecare and The VGM Group all received the same intelligence, they said. A delay of a few days probably won't have much of an impact on CMS's timeline ...

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Home Care making its way through Congress

2010-06-22T20:00:00Z

Meanwhile, as the health reform package is not currently durable medical equipment suppliers address key issues in this year – race caps and oxygen – the providers of support for another Bill HR 3790. http://37lcdhdtv.sell2day.us/

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Home Medical Providers Urge Preserving Homecare as an Option for ...

2010-06-22T20:00:00Z

Big Sky Association of Medical Equipment Services supports H.R. 3790, a bipartisan bill that would preserve access to homecare and provide a cost-effective alternative to a misguided Medicare “competitive” bidding program for durable ...

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The News As IT Happens » Blog Archive » medicare reduction

2010-06-19T20:00:00Z

The effect of HR 3790, the bill to repeal the bidding program and lower payment rates, would be a further reduction in copayments for Medicare patients. ... and more » · Read more. Mon, 05 Jul 2010 13:43:15 GMT+00:00 ...

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Shelly Sounds Off: Lethargy

2010-06-17T20:00:00Z

As an industry we have to support all efforts to get the proposed legislation (HR 3790) passed. To bring that about you have to rally all your customers, staff and friends to write and call our senators and representatives. ...

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AAHomecare Blog: Colorado Springs Business Journal Publishes ...

2010-06-14T20:00:00Z

Colorado Springs Business Journal Publishes Provider's Quote on H.R. 3790. The Colorado Springs Business Journal published the following quote about competitive bidding from the Colorado Association of Medical Equipment Services board ...

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Competitive Bid Rates Coming Up, Time to 'Double Down' on H.R. ...

2010-06-13T20:00:00Z

Johnson said the CBO will have to factor the bid rates into its overall score for H.R. 3790, the bill that would eliminate competitive bidding and determine the industry's "pay-for." Providers will need to find a pay-for — a way to ...

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HomeCare Web Poll: More than 30% of Providers Expect to Bail

2010-06-11T20:00:00Z

“If we are unable to end competitive bidding in a sensible manner with HR 3790 before we reach the contracting stage, I think the number of those leaving the business is going to far exceed even these poll numbers.” ...

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South Carolina Home Medical Providers Call on Congress to Preserve ...

2010-06-06T20:00:00Z

The South Carolina Medical Equipment Services Association supports HR 3790, a bipartisan bill that would preserve access to homecare and provide a cost-effective alternative to a misguided Medicare “competitive” bidding program for ...

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Preserve South Carolina Homecare Option for Seniors and People ...

2010-06-06T20:00:00Z

The South Carolina Medical Equipment Services Association supports H.R. 3790, a bipartisan bill that would preserve access to homecare and provide a cost-effective alternative to a misguided Medicare "competitive" bidding program for ...

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(BLOG) - Lifestyle in Archery: Bow sling at end of shot

2010-06-06T20:00:00Z

Meek has sponsored H.R. 3790, which would eliminate DMEPOS competitive bidding. Leary quoted the Center for Public Integrity as saying that "federal investigators have long complained that the equipment business is a hotbed of Medicare ...

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Competitive bidding round up: Industry scores small victories ...

2010-06-02T20:00:00Z

Industry stakeholders and providers met with lawmakers in their home districts to drum up support for H.R. 3790, a bill that would repeal competitive bidding. One of those providers was Larry Anderson of Alliance Home Care in Prescott ...

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Competitive bidding round up: Industry scores small victories

2010-06-02T20:00:00Z

Industry stakeholders and providers met with lawmakers in their home districts to drum up support for HR 3790, a bill that would repeal competitive bidding. One of those providers was Larry Anderson of Alliance Home Care in Prescott ...

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New Jersey DME Suppliers Propose Alternative to Competitive ...

2010-06-01T20:00:00Z

JAMES supports H.R. 3790, a bipartisan bill in Congress that would preserve access to homecare and provide a cost-effective alternative to a misguided Medicare “competitive” bidding program for durable medical equipment. ...

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Medical Equipment Industry to Tackle âœSuicide Biddingâ and Access ...

2010-05-31T20:00:00Z

NCAMES was instrumental in passing the nations first HME licensure law which has been working to ensure quality home health care since 1995, and fully supports pending legislation H.R. 3790 to continue HME access for patients in need. ...

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Medical Equipment Industry to Tackle "Suicide Bidding" and Access ...

2010-05-31T20:00:00Z

NCAMES was instrumental in passing the nations first HME licensure law which has been working to ensure quality home health care since 1995, and fully supports pending legislation H.R. 3790 to continue HME access for patients in need. ...

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Preserve Homecare as Option for Seniors and People with ...

2010-05-31T20:00:00Z

JAMES supports H.R. 3790, a bipartisan bill in Congress that would preserve access to homecare and provide a cost-effective alternative to a misguided Medicare "competitive" bidding program for durable medical equipment. ...

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North Carolina Technology News from NCTechNews -- Biotech ...

2010-05-31T20:00:00Z

NCAMES was instrumental in passing the nations first HME licensure law which has been working to ensure quality home health care since 1995, and fully supports pending legislation H.R. 3790 to continue HME access for patients in need. ...

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Industry keeps pressure on to repeal competitive bidding - HME News

2010-05-26T20:00:00Z

"I appreciate your support of H.R. 3790, the bill to eliminate the "competitive" bidding program and preserve access to homecare. I urge you now to help us work toward final passage of this bill to stop the short-sighted program by ...

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Industry keeps pressure on to repeal competitive bidding

2010-05-26T20:00:00Z

YARMOUTH, Maine - With lawmakers home for their annual Memorial Day recess (May 30-June 6), industry leaders are encouraging providers to mount an all-out effort to build support for HR 3790. This will be the last real opportunity for ...

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H.R. 3790 at 242 Cosponsors; Keep 'Em Coming, Advocates Urge ...

2010-05-23T20:00:00Z

HR 3790, the bill that would repeal competitive bidding, had garnered 242 cosponsors as of Friday. That's a great achievement, industry advocates said, but it's not time to quit yet.

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DC update: Industry eyes new vehicle, courts candidates

2010-05-19T20:00:00Z

Industry stakeholders thought the "doc fix" bill might be a potential vehicle for HR 3790, but that was before the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) gave the bill a preliminary score of $9.6 billion over 10 years. ...

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Health Tip: An Open Letter

2010-05-14T20:00:00Z

Inspiration of the Hill - CELA

2010-05-12T20:00:00Z

We also either thanked our Congressperson for signing on to HR-3790, or discussed why they needed to sign on to this important legislation. HR-3790 amends title XVIII of the Social Security Act to repeal the Medicare competitive ...

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Home care cuts working their way through Congress | dolce ...

2010-05-12T20:00:00Z

Latest News on Competitive Bidding

2010-05-10T20:00:00Z

WASHINGTON—After months of waiting, the home medical equipment industry finally got the figure it was looking for last week when the Congressional Budget Office released its score for HR 3790, the bill that would eliminate DMEPOS ...

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MiraVista: Medicare News Blog » Blog Archive » The Cost to Kill ...

2010-05-10T20:00:00Z

Now with over 230 co-sponsors, H.R. 3790, the bill to repeal the Competitive Bidding program, is undergoing a score by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO). Scoring is the first step in determining a bill's true cost and must be ...

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CBO: Competitive Bidding Repeal Would Cost $9.6 Billion Over 10 ...

2010-05-09T20:00:00Z

After months of waiting, the home medical equipment industry finally got the figure it was looking for last week when the Congressional Budget Office released its score for HR 3790, the bill that would eliminate DMEPOS competitive ...

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CBO Releases Score for HR 3790; Can Industry Pay the Bill?

2010-05-09T20:00:00Z

Monroe Wheelchair on Capital Hill

2010-05-06T20:00:00Z

The message taken to Capitol Hill included 2 “asks” of the legislators; their support in creating a separate benefit category for Complex Rehab Technology within the Medicare program, and Congressional support of H.R. 3790 (the House ...

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Competitive bidding: Industry tries to unravel CBO's score

2010-05-05T20:00:00Z

The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) has given HR 3790 a preliminary score of $9.6 billion over 10 years, the National Association of Independent Medical Equipment Suppliers (NAIMES) reported in a bulletin to its members last week. ...

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Home care cuts working their way through Congress « Artistic ...

2010-05-04T20:00:00Z

In the meantime, as the health reform package does not presently address durable medical equipment suppliers' main concerns this year - competitive bidding and oxygen caps – suppliers are rallying support for another bill, H.R 3790. ...

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AAHomecare Blog: Georgia Providers Host HME Tour and Briefing for ...

2010-05-04T20:00:00Z

to their facility for a tour and discussion of the merits of H.R. 3790. In attendance for the meeting were Ed Cockman and Ken Goff from Family Healthcare, Tom Riddle for MRS Homecare, Don Bates from Fuller Rehab, Christie Merchant from ...

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Home care cuts working their way through Congress

2010-05-01T20:00:00Z

Home care cuts working their way through Congress

2010-04-27T20:00:00Z

MiraVista: Medicare News Blog » Blog Archive » 3 New Ways the ...

2010-04-27T20:00:00Z

While it's possible some tweaks will be made before final enforcement - Competitive Bidding, for example, is expanded in H.R. 3590 but would be repealed altogether if H.R. 3790 (now with 218 sponsors) becomes law - it's in your best ...

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CBO Score Next Step for H.R. 3790 | Competitive bidding - HomeCare ...

2010-04-25T20:00:00Z

The next step in moving the bill forward is to get it scored by the Congressional Budget Office, which will estimate how much the bill will cost.

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H.R. 3790 - "The Problem Is Getting the Legislation to the House ...

2010-04-25T20:00:00Z

http://hme-business.com/articles/2010/04/23/215cosponsors.aspx HR 3790 - The Problem Is Getting the Legislation to the House Floor : AAHomecare.

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Home care cuts working their way through Congress

2010-04-23T20:00:00Z

Physician Pay Cut Delayed, Industry Eyes Opportunity : Bid News

2010-04-19T20:00:00Z

The most important issue, added Gorski, is to get H.R. 3790, the bill that would repeal competitive bidding, scored by the Congressional Budget Office. If the CBO comes back with a favorable score, all eyes will again focus on the ...

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| NCAMES issues statement on new anti-fraud bill

2010-04-15T20:00:00Z

NCAMES was instrumental in passing the nations first HME licensure law which has been working to ensure quality home health care since 1995, and fully supports pending legislation H.R. 3790 to continue HME access for patients in need. ...

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NCAMES issues statement on new anti-fraud bill

2010-04-15T20:00:00Z

HR 3790 is new legislation to correct a Federal Medicare bidding program implemented in late 2009. Unless HR 3790 is passed in the next few months, over 500 home medical equipment businesses in North Carolina face the prospect of being ...

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H.R. 3790: With 203 co-sponsors, industry eyes next step - HME News

2010-04-14T20:00:00Z

WASHINGTON – The HME industry last week hit 203 co-sponsors for H.R. 3790, its bill to repeal national competitive bidding. That's well within reach of its goal of 216 co-sponsors, a majority in the House of Representatives. ...

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H.R. 3790: With 203 co-sponsors, industry eyes next step - HME News

2010-04-14T20:00:00Z

H.R. 3790: With 203 co-sponsors, industry eyes next step - HME News

2010-04-14T20:00:00Z

HME News is the monthly business newspaper for home medical equipment providers. This controlled circulation publication reaches 17100 home medical equipment services providers, including traditional HME dealers & suppliers, ...

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Competitive bidding update: All hands on deck

2010-04-13T20:00:00Z

“I am calling to ask the congressman (congresswoman) to co-sponsor HR 3790, a bi-partisan budget neutral repeal of the flawed DMEPOS Bidding Program. This bill will give congress the same savings that the program was projected to give, ...

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In brief: Industry continues fight, Sunrise says goodbye

2010-04-11T20:00:00Z

Providers in Texas terminal hebdomad had meetings with the body of sextet US representatives to boost the sort of co-sponsors for HR 3790, a calculate to cancellation national combative bidding. Texas Home Equity Loans.

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NCTechNews | NCAMES advocates for legislative plan to stop ...

2010-04-11T20:00:00Z

In addition to educating member companies on the 13-point American Association for Homecare anti-fraud plan to improve Medicare for home medical equipment patients, NCAMES has been advocating for H.R. 3790, a bipartisan bill in Congress ...

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Keep It Up on H.R. 3790 | Competitive bidding repeal lobbying ...

2010-04-04T20:00:00Z

Competitive bidding impacts all HME providers, not just those in Rounds 1 or 2. If your representative has not signed on to HR 3790, HomeCare urges you to ask for his or her support.

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Keep It Up on HR 3790

2010-04-04T20:00:00Z

Competitive bidding impacts all HME providers, not just those in Rounds 1 or 2. If your representative has not signed on to HR 3790, HomeCare urges you to ask for his or her support.

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Community Briefs: Wine pairing event set for April 17 :: News ...

2010-03-31T20:00:00Z

Maskrey asked members of Congress to support H.R. 3790, a bipartisan bill that would preserve access to homecare and provide a cost-effective alternative to a Medicare "competitive" bidding program for durable medical equipment. ...

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In brief: New CMS administrator?; additional cities in Round 2 ...

2010-03-31T20:00:00Z

HOUSTON - The Accredited Medical Equipment Providers of America (AMEPA) on April 7 holds its third "in-district" day, this one in Houston, to support H.R. 3790, a bill that would kill national competitive bidding. ...

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In brief: New CMS administrator?; additional cities in Round 2?

2010-03-31T20:00:00Z

HOUSTON - The Accredited Medical Equipment Providers of America (AMEPA) on April 7 holds its third "in-district" day, this one in Houston, to support HR 3790, a bill that would kill national competitive bidding. ...

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TAHCS Lone Star Conference « Medical Auditing Solutions's Blog

2010-03-30T20:00:00Z

Effective Lobbying of HR 3790 – Barry Johnson (TAHCS). Choice of Business Entity for DME Suppliers – Bruce Bringardner (Thompson Coe). Proactive Chart Documentation – Angela Miller (Medical Auditing Solutions ...

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HME Providers Draw on Stubborn Optimism in Competitive Bidding ...

2010-03-28T20:00:00Z

"It is not too late for the industry to stop this round of competitive bidding by gaining support for repeal through H.R. 3790," said White. "Maybe the time has come to let this terrible policy take its course — but I really hope not. ...

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Call your U.S. Representative now to co- sponsor H.R. 3790 to ...

2010-03-25T20:00:00Z

introduced H.R. 3790 to end the Medicare “competitive” bidding program for home medical equipment and services (HME) because the program is fatally flawed. The program encourages “suicide bidding,” using economic coercion by forcing ...

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Competitive bidding expansion serves as wake-up call - HME News

2010-03-24T20:00:00Z

The push for H.R. 3790 should continue despite the fact that the bill could require some fixes to remain budget neutral, industry stakeholders say. H.R. 3790 proposes paying for a repeal of competitive bidding by eliminating a 2% ...

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Competitive bidding expansion serves as wake-up call - HME News

2010-03-24T20:00:00Z

To Your Good Health – Insurance | Todays Machining World

2010-03-23T20:00:00Z

Lloyd, before we all decide that Republicans are cynics using the healthcare issue for political gain, I would urge you to look at HR 3790, introduced by Representative Mark Kirk, a moderate Republican from Chicago's North Shore suburbs ...

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AAH alarmed by provisions in health reform law | Healthcare ...

2010-03-23T20:00:00Z

The association, along with many consumer and disability groups, supports H.R. 3790, a bipartisan bill to eliminate the bidding program and replace it with a fiscally responsible alternative that reduces Medicare spending for durable ...

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Interesting Facts on Health Care Bill

2010-03-23T20:00:00Z

That is why I authored the Medical Rights and Reform Act, HR 3790. Under our centrist Reform Act, we cover Americans with pre-existing conditions and advance three major reforms: The Medical Rights Act: Under our bill, Congress shall ...

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AAHomecare Vows Fight on Health Reform Provisions - HomeCare ...

2010-03-22T20:00:00Z

As debate continues, AAHomecare said the provisions in the health reform bill "underscore the importance of obtaining more cosponsors for H.R. 3790," the bill that would repeal the competitive bidding program, and of advocating for ...

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American Association for Homecare Alarmed by Provisions in Health ...

2010-03-22T20:00:00Z

H.R. 3790 currently has 184 cosponsors and has been endorsed by the ALS Association, the American Association of People with Disabilities, International Ventilator Users Network, Muscular Dystrophy Association, National Emphysema/COPD ...

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CHECK OU THIS LETTER I RECEIVED FROM MARK KIRK.

2010-03-21T20:00:00Z

That is why I authored the Medical Rights and Reform Act, H.R. 3790. Under our centrist Reform Act, we cover Americans with pre-existing conditions and advance three major reforms: 1.The Medical Rights Act: Under our bill, ...

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Kenny's Technical Analysis Blog: A Letter I Received from My Rep ...

2010-03-20T20:00:00Z

That is why I authored the Medical Rights and Reform Act, H.R. 3790. Under our centrist Reform Act, we cover Americans with pre-existing conditions and advance three major reforms: The Medical Rights Act: Under our bill, Congress shall ...

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North Carolina home medical equipment providers travel to - North ...

2010-03-14T20:00:00Z

H.R. 3790 replaces the Medicare bidding program with other types of cost-savings and at the same time preserves access to home-based care. The bill currently has 176 cosponsors in the U.S. House of Representatives, with broad bipartisan ...

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North Carolina home medical equipment providers travel to ...

2010-03-14T20:00:00Z

Meek Bill at 176 and Counting | Competitive bidding | H.R. 3790 ...

2010-03-14T20:00:00Z

As of Friday, the official cosponsor count for HR 3790 had climbed to 176. Introduced in October by Rep. Kendrick Meek, D-Fla., the bill would repeal competitive bidding for DMEPOS.

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NCTechNews | North Carolina home medical equipment providers ...

2010-03-14T20:00:00Z

Industry's New Rallying Call: Drive 55! - HomeCare Magazine article

2010-03-07T19:00:00Z

Following a Lobby Day held in conjunction with the American Association for Homecare's Legislative Conference, the number of cosponsors for HR 3790 climbed to 162.

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The Opinion Shop - More this and that letters to the editor ...

2010-03-05T19:00:00Z

Several of our congressmen such as Brad Miller and Bob Etheridge support new bipartisan legislation, H.R. 3790, that gets rid of this devastating, unfair bidding program, saves taxpayers' money, allows reputable businesses to continue ...

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Commodities - Rough seas may be ahead for shipping IPOs - San ...

2010-03-04T19:00:00Z

Homecare providers gathered in Washington called on Congress to support H.R. 3790, a bipartisan bill to replace the misguided Medicare bidding program with a fiscally responsible alternative that substantially reduces Medicare spending ...

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TAHCS BLOG FOR HME ISSUES: HR 3790 UPDATE

2010-03-04T19:00:00Z

HR 3790 UPDATE. Effective March 5, 2010 HR3790 has 162 cosponsors to repeal competitive bidding. We need every HME provider to call their. Member of Congress and ask for their support of. HR 3790. UNITED WE STAND ! ...

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College & University Related News: PRN: Home Medical Equipment ...

2010-03-04T19:00:00Z

Competitive Bidding and Bare-Knuckle Politics: Race to H.R. 3790 ...

2010-03-02T19:00:00Z

The association sent a two-page summary sheet to Capitol Hill offices outlining HME's issues — ahead of 300 lobbying visits scheduled this week with federal lawmakers and their staffs — chief among them support for H.R. 3790 to repeal ...

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Twitter Tweets about Obama as of 2. marts 2010 « Obame and Copenhagen

2010-03-01T19:00:00Z

Meek's bill H.R. 3790." – Rep. Jason Altmire. 2010-03-02 21:23:52 · Reply · View · LED_America: Obama Proposes $3000 Home Energy Rebates|The program estimated to cost $6 billion. .. http://oohja.com/x7VRh ...

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TAHCS BLOG FOR HME ISSUES: UPDATE HR 3790 -,Good News

2010-02-24T19:00:00Z

GOOD NEWS HR3790 HR3790 is rapidly gaining support throughout the country. During the AMEPA Rally for HR 3790 in California, 2 California members of Congress signed on as cosponsors. This brings our total to 142 Co-Sponsors ...

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H.R. 3790: Industry 'encouraged there will be some movement' - HME ...

2010-02-17T19:00:00Z

WASHINGTON - Industry stakeholders hope that a flurry of activity, culminating with the AAHomecare Washington Legislative Conference next week, will significantly boost the number of co-sponsors for H.R. 3790, a bill that would ...

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H.R. 3790: Industry 'encouraged there will be some movement' - HME ...

2010-02-17T19:00:00Z

North Carolina Jobs | Coble's support aids businesses, saves jobs ...

2010-02-16T19:00:00Z

He is one of our elected officials supporting HR 3790, new legislation that is going to save jobs, protect patient choice and ... is set to see 500 small businesses close their doors throughout North Carolina through no fault of their ...

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NC home medical equipment industry aids Haiti relief efforts

2010-02-15T19:00:00Z

The campaign is centered on driving support for HR 3790, new legislation to correct a Federal Medicare bidding program implemented in late 2009. Unless HR 3790 is passed in the next few months, over 500 home medical equipment businesses ...

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Industry makes midwinter push for Meek bill - HME News

2010-02-11T19:00:00Z

WASHINGTON - Industry stakeholders plan to turn up the heat on national competitive bidding in the coming weeks to get more co-sponsors for H.R. 3790, which would repeal the program. On Thursday, the Accredited Medical Equipment ...

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Providers continue to press issues - HME News

2010-02-10T19:00:00Z

AMEPA and CAMPS are hosting a rally to support HR 3790, the bill to repeal competitive bidding. The bill needs 219 co-sponsors. Southern California is home to 25 of California's 53 Congressmen. Local representatives, the media and ...

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Doubly-good deal for ActivStyle, Advocate - HME News

2010-02-07T19:00:00Z

Industry makes midwinter push for Meek bill - HME News

2010-02-03T19:00:00Z

HR 3790 to Repeal Competitive Bidding

2010-01-31T19:00:00Z

Washington DC --- HR 3790 is gaining more support for this budget neutral bill which would repeal Competitive Bidding. As of 02-01-2010, we have 138 cosponsors which include some notable members such as Minority Leader Boehner (OH), ...

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Home Care Cuts Working Their Way Through Congress

2010-01-31T19:00:00Z

In the meantime, as the health reform package does not presently address durable medical equipment suppliers' main concerns this year - competitive bidding and oxygen caps - suppliers are rallying support for another bill, HR 3790.

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Lobbying: Bill Cheek takes 'that extra step' - HME News

2010-01-31T19:00:00Z

What's driving him there: H.R. 3790, a bill that would eliminate national competitive bidding. Cheek, COO of Carmichael's Home Medical Equipment, will visit Washington, D.C., as part of AAHomecare's Legislative Conference March 1-3 to ...

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AILING HEALTH CARE - North Carolina Technology News from ...

2010-01-28T19:00:00Z

Threats to home medical care focus of NCAMES Winter Meeting

2010-01-28T19:00:00Z

As North Carolina's leader in medical equipment advocacy and education, NCAMES is engaging in proactively informing seniors, patients, and taxpayers across our state and throughout the US about the need to support HR 3790 in order to ...

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Home care cuts working their way through Congress | Life Compass

2010-01-28T19:00:00Z

Home care providers, home health agency - Home care cuts working ...

2010-01-27T19:00:00Z

In the meantime, as the health reform package does not presently address durable medical equipment suppliers' main concerns this year - competitive bidding and oxygen caps -- suppliers are rallying support for another bill, H.R 3790. ...

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Cosponsors for Meek Bill, HR 3790, Is at Least 124 and Growing

2010-01-14T19:00:00Z

During last week's “Meek Week,” the American Association for Homecare mobilized visits and contacts in congressional districts to build support for the Meek bill, HR 3790, that would stop the “competitive” bidding program. ...

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Legislative update: Industry keeps pushing on several fronts - HME ...

2010-01-13T19:00:00Z

Industry stakeholders last week continued to chip away at its goal of getting 218 representatives to cosponsor H.R. 3790, a bill that would eliminate national competitive bidding. At press time last week, the bill, introduced by Rep. ...

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» Home Care Washington Watch

2010-01-12T19:00:00Z

Meanwhile, because the health reform package doesn't currently address durable medical equipment suppliers' main concerns this year — competitive bidding and oxygen caps — suppliers are rallying support for another bill, H.R. 3790, ...

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New Medicare Program Threatens Power Wheelchair Choice « Spinal ...

2010-01-07T19:00:00Z

We are also pleased to see a bill by Congressman Kendrick Meeks (D-FL), HR 3790, to stop the competitive bidding program altogether. Only if Congress acts will the program be stopped and people on Medicare be allowed to continue to go ...

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This Is Meek Week! Contact Members of Congress, Ask them to ...

2010-01-06T19:00:00Z

Kendrick Meek's bill, HR 3790, which would eliminate the Medicare “competitive” bidding program for home medical equipment. This is a critical time to meet with your members of Congress while they are in their home districts and ask ...

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Update on Competitive Bidding 2010 « Specialty Medical Sales Blog

2010-01-05T19:00:00Z

AAHomecare is spearheading “Meek Week,” a grassroots campaign this week to increase cosponsors for Rep. Kendrick Meek's bill, H.R. 3790, which would eliminate the Medicare “competitive” bidding program for home medical equipment. ...

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DOTmed.com - DMEPOS Bidding Presents Major Problems for Equipment ...

2009-12-22T19:00:00Z

The organizations advocate support for H.R. 3790, a budget-neutral repeal of the DMEPOS bidding program. "This bill offers the same savings without closing companies or limiting patient access to care," Brant stated. ...

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Medicare Update: Round 1 Rebid Window for Medicare DMEPOS ...

2009-12-20T19:00:00Z

As previously reported, Representative Kendrick Meek has introduced legislation (H.R.3790) that would eliminate the DMEPOS competitive bidding program. H.R.3790 would also reduce Medicare reimbursements to home medical equipment ...

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Forty-Two Groups Sign On to Support H.R. 3790

2009-12-17T19:00:00Z

The American Association for Homecare has delivered a letter signed by 42 additional organizations to Rep. Kendrick Meek, D-Fla., in support of HR 3790 to stop competitive bidding.

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AAH: Gear up for 'Meek Week'

2009-12-17T19:00:00Z

Call and thank representatives who have already co-sponsored HR 3790 and urge them to speak with leadership in the House of Representatives about the importance of the bill. AAHomecare will hold a conference call today at 1 pm EST to ...

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Forty-Two Groups Sign On to Support HR 3790

2009-12-17T19:00:00Z

The American Association for Homecare has delivered a letter signed by 42 additional organizations to Rep. Kendrick Meek, D-Fla., in support of HR 3790 to stop competitive bidding.

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Battle over DME competitive bidding rule still ongoing : Bid News

2009-12-15T19:00:00Z

The California Association of Medical Product Suppliers and the American Association for Homecare are backing the bipartisan bill, H.R. 3790, which would reduce Medicare reimbursements to home medical equipment providers from 2010 to ...

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100+ and Counting for H.R. 3790 | Competitive bidding - HomeCare ...

2009-12-13T19:00:00Z

Cosponsors of HR 3790, the bill that would stop DMEPOS competitive bidding, hit 107 recently, and its proponents intend for that number to rise.

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100+ and Counting for HR 3790

2009-12-13T19:00:00Z

Cosponsors of HR 3790, the bill that would stop DMEPOS competitive bidding, hit 107 recently, and its proponents intend for that number to rise.

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AAHomecare Blog: Deep Flaws in Medicare Based on competition ...

2009-12-09T19:00:00Z

During a ccall with the media this wee,k U.S. Representatives Jason Altmire (D-PA-04) and Glenn Thompson (R-PA-05) vioced support for H.R. 3790, z billl that would eliminate the bid program and at the sae time reduce Medicare spending, ...

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NCTechNews | NCAMES winter meeting focusing on threat to ...

2009-12-09T19:00:00Z

As of the date of this release, eight out of 13 members of North Carolina's congressional delegation have signed-on to support H.R. 3790, which will continue to provide access to HME providers who represent the most cost-effective, ...

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DME bidding continues to haunt the homecare sector | Healthcare ...

2009-12-07T19:00:00Z

Despite legislation to eliminate the bidding program – a bipartisan bill, H.R. 3790, which would reduce Medicare reimbursements to home medical equipment providers from 2010 to 2015 – CMS began accepting bids in November from accredited ...

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In brief: 'Get consumers engaged,' AAH says; Deadline approaches

2009-12-05T19:00:00Z

The hope: That consumers will read the letter and contact members of Congress to co-sign HR 3790, a bill that would eliminate the program. (The bill had 64 co-sponsors at press time on Friday). The letter details how the program could ...

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Battle over DME competitive bidding rule still ongoing ...

2009-12-03T19:00:00Z

VGM 'Shut Down' Racks Up Calls for H.R. 3790 - HomeCare Magazine ...

2009-12-02T19:00:00Z

Via emails, phone calls and a four-hour Web cast, the VGM Group staged a.

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VGM 'Shut Down' Racks Up Calls for HR 3790

2009-12-02T19:00:00Z

Via emails, phone calls and a four-hour Web cast, the VGM Group staged a "Shut Down the Switchboard" effort Wednesday (Dec. 2), encouraging its members and others to contact their legislators and urge them to sign on to HR 3790 to ...

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NCB: Providers burn up phone lines - HME News

2009-12-02T19:00:00Z

For H.R. 3790 to gain traction, industry stakeholders say it needs support from 218 representatives, a majority. Since the bill is budget-neutral, Broadbent says, “this should be a job we can get done.” ...

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Jersey City Medical Supplies, Inc: Congress Proposing more cuts to ...

2009-11-30T19:00:00Z

2, “Shut Down the Switchboard Day”, and tell their Congressperson to co-sponsor HR 3790 and ask their Senators to support legislation to repeal the durable medical equipment competitive bidding program. The passage of these bills will ...

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Notes from the golden commode » The VGM Group wants you! Help ...

2009-11-30T19:00:00Z

The purpose of “Shut Down the Switchboard” is to flood the congressional phone lines in an attempt to garner as much support as possible in a single afternoon for H.R. 3790, a bill that would eliminate NCB. ...

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Notes from the golden commode » Carol Gentry smears the HME ...

2009-11-24T19:00:00Z

Continue contacting your Congressperson seeking their support of H.R. 3790. Also, contact your Senators and ask for their support on the health reform bill. Happy Thanksgiving. Mike Moran. You can follow any responses to this entry ...

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Competitive bidding: 'We'll wind up with a monopoly' - HME News

2009-11-21T19:00:00Z

The Pennsylvania Association of Medical Suppliers (PAMS) hosted the call to speak out against competitive bidding and drum up support for H.R. 3790, a bill that would eliminate the program. Competitive bidding is scheduled to go live ...

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US legislators from PA speak out against Medicare competitive ...

2009-11-18T19:00:00Z

According to a press release by the company, HR 3790 is a bill that would eliminate the bid program and reduce Medicare spending, preserve access to quality homecare, and save thousands of small businesses. ...

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Report raises concerns about Meek's campaign cash

2009-11-18T19:00:00Z

First, Meek's bill (H.R. 3790), if you read the text, requires cuts to Medicare durable medical equipment reimbursement rates to offset the projected savings from the bidding program. Isn't that an important detail? ...

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Save Homecare Services for Seniors - The Petition Site

2009-11-16T19:00:00Z

We must protect patient access and the businesses that serve them by halting cuts to homecare and also supporting H.R. 3790! # 732: 2:11 pm PST, Dec 3, Angela Davis, Tennessee. # 731: 2:10 pm PST, Dec 3, Name not displayed, Minnesota ...

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New online resource contains NC provider information, details on ...

2009-11-16T19:00:00Z

In addition to educational materials, the new NCAMES website features legislative updates, a searchable member company database, member benefits, media coverage of pro-patient access legislation (HR 3790), and details on upcoming and ...

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111709_Competitive Bidding Home Medical - Kaiser Health News

2009-11-15T19:00:00Z

U.S. Representatives Jason Altmire (D-PA-04) and Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-PA-05) will join the call to voice their support of H.R. 3790, a bill that would eliminate the bid program and at the same time reduce Medicare spending, ...

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AAHomecare Blog: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Prints Piece on Home

2009-11-14T19:00:00Z

Yes, qays Tyler Wilson, presidenr of AAHomecare. HR 3790 will ailow us this. In a guest column, special to thhe Star-Telegram, Wilson disvuqses the value of homfcare and ills of the competotive bidding pogram. The columns states: ...

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AAHomecare Blog: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Prints Piece on Home

2009-11-11T19:00:00Z

Yes,, says Tyleer Wilson, preaident of AAHomecare. HR 3790 will allow us do this. In z guest column, special to the Star- Tleegram, Wilson discusses the value of homecare and llls of the clmpetitive bidding prrogram. The columns states: ...

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House Health Reform Bill Moves on to the Senate | H.R. 3962 ...

2009-11-09T19:00:00Z

Current Issue. Cover Story. The Race to Stop Competitive Bidding. By Gail Walker. Providers work against the Washington clock on support for H.R. 3790. Archive · Subscribe. advertisement ...

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H.R. 3790 Continues Gains - HomeCare Magazine article

2009-11-08T19:00:00Z

Last week, HME proponents continued the push on HR 3790 to repeal competitive bidding. As of Friday, the bill had garnered 64 cosponsors, up from the original 16. The bill was introduced Oct. 13 by Rep. Kendrick Meek, D-Fla.

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HR 3790 Continues Gains

2009-11-08T19:00:00Z

Health News Florida

2009-11-06T19:00:00Z

Meek's bill (HR 3790) aims to prevent “patient care disruption, increased hospital admits, and in the worst cases, loss of life,” Sharon said. CMS spokesman Peter Ashkenaz said the agency has gone to great lengths to make sure that none ...

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Health News Florida

2009-11-06T19:00:00Z

Sponsor of the bill, HR 3790, is Democrat Kendrick Meek of Miami. As of Tuesday, four other Florida House members were among the 18 co-sponsors. They say they're out to protect patients, not the equipment suppliers. ...

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Competitive bidding: 'We're pressing the bill as hard as we can ...

2009-11-05T19:00:00Z

At press time on Friday, H.R. 3790, introduced by Rep. Kendrick Meek, D-Fla., had 53 co-sponsors. The bill would eliminate competitive bidding in exchange for a mix of pay-fors, including a 0.25% cut in 2010-12 and a 0.5% cut in 2015. ...

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Medical equipment industry turns out for bidding seminar in Charlotte

2009-11-04T19:00:00Z

So far, six of 13 members of the North Carolina congressional delegation have signed-on to support the bill, HR 3790, including Democrat Heath Shuler, an original cosponsor, and Charlotte-area Republican Sue Myrick, a breast cancer ...

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TAHCS' Johnson: Welcome to H.R. 3790 | Competitive bidding repeal ...

2009-11-01T19:00:00Z

Just a few weeks after being introduced, the bill that would eliminate DMEPOS competitive bidding is gaining traction among legislators.

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TAHCS' Johnson: Welcome to HR 3790

2009-11-01T19:00:00Z

Just a few weeks after being introduced, the bill that would eliminate DMEPOS competitive bidding is gaining traction among legislators.

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Home Medical Equipment News: Special to HME News

2009-10-24T20:00:00Z

Congressman Kendrick Meek's bill to eliminate the misguided “competitive” bidding program, HR 3790, now has at least 34 co-sponsors in the House … Original post. Post to Twitter Post to Delicious Post to Digg Post to MySpace Post to ...

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HR 3790 wins praises in Pennsylvania (News-Medical-Net)

2009-10-22T20:00:00Z

The Pennsylvania Association of Medical Suppliers and the American Association for Homecare praised a bipartisan bill in Congress, HR 3790, to eliminate the misguided and deeply flawed “competitive” bidding program for durable medical ...

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Texas and US homecare groups praise bipartisan bill; say bidding ...

2009-10-22T20:00:00Z

The Texas Alliance for Home Care Services and the American Association for Homecare praised a bipartisan bill in Congress, HR 3790, to eliminate the deeply flawed "competitive" bidding program for durable medical equipment and services ...

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Solomon's words for the wise: Thompson, Altmire and Murtha Support ...

2009-10-22T20:00:00Z

Washington, D.C.—U.S. Representatives Glenn `GT' Thompson, PA-05, Jason Altmire, PA-04, and John Murtha, PA-12, cosponsored a bipartisan measure, H.R. 3790, which would eliminate the Medicare competitive bidding program for durable ...

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Bill eliminating the flawed medical equipment bidding process in ...

2009-10-22T20:00:00Z

The California Association of Medical Product Suppliers and the American Association for Homecare praised a bipartisan bill in Congress, HR 3790, to eliminate the misguided and deeply flawed competitive bidding program for durable ...

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AAHomecare Blog: Star Telegram Publishes Guest Column Highlighting ...

2009-10-22T20:00:00Z

Yes, says Tyler Wilson, president of AAHomecare. H.R. 3790 will allow us do this. In a guest column, special to the Star-Telegram, Wilson discusses the value of homecare and ills of the competitive bidding program. The columns states: ...

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Notes from the golden commode » Competitive bidding: Provider ...

2009-10-22T20:00:00Z

Eubanks is also presenting lawmakers with this ultimatum: Sign on to H.R. 3790, a bill to repeal competitive bidding, and we'll let your constituents know you're protecting them; don't sign on and we'll let them know you're not. ...

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Florida Politics

2009-10-22T20:00:00Z

Sponsor of the bill, HR 3790, is Democrat Kendrick Meek of Miami, who is running for the U.S. Senate next year. As of Tuesday, four other Florida House members were among the 18 co-sponsors: Reps. Alcee Hastings, Ron Klein, ...

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California and National Homecare Groups Applaud Bill to Eliminate ...

2009-10-21T20:00:00Z

Flawed Bid Process Began October 21 in Riverside-San Bernardino Area; HR 3790 Would Eliminate the Bid Program, Reduce Medicare Spending, Preserve Access to Quality Care, and Save Thousands of Small Businesses. [Original News Article] ...

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Press Release - Florida and National Homecare Groups Applaud Bill ...

2009-10-21T20:00:00Z

Flawed Bid Process Began October 21 in Orlando, Miami; HR 3790 Would Eliminate the Bid Program, Reduce Medicare Spending, Preserve Access to Quality Care, and Save Thousands of Small Businesses MIAMI, Oct. ...

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Press Release - North Carolina and US Homecare Groups Endorse Bill ...

2009-10-21T20:00:00Z

22 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The North Carolina Association for Medical Equipment Services and the American Association for Homecare praised a bipartisan bill in Congress, HR 3790, to eliminate the deeply flawed "competitive" bidding ...

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Press Release - Pennsylvania and National Homecare Groups Applaud ...

2009-10-21T20:00:00Z

Flawed Bid Process Began October 21 in Pittsburgh; HR 3790 Would Eliminate the Bid Program, Reduce Medicare Spending, Preserve Access to Quality Care, and Save Thousands of Small Businesses PITTSBURGH, Oct. ...

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Press Release - Texas and US Homecare Groups Endorse Bill to ...

2009-10-21T20:00:00Z

22, /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Texas Alliance for Home Care Services and the American Association for Homecare praised a bipartisan bill in Congress, HR 3790, to eliminate the deeply flawed "competitive" bidding program for durable ...

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Press Release - Ohio and National Homecare Groups Endorse ...

2009-10-21T20:00:00Z

Flawed Bid Process Began October 21 in Cincinnati and Cleveland; HR 3790 Would Reduce Medicare Spending, Preserve Access to Quality Care, and Save Thousands of Small Businesses ARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 22 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Ohio ...

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Florida and National Homecare Groups Applaud Bill to Eliminate ...

2009-10-21T20:00:00Z

MIAMI, Oct. 22 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The Florida Alliance of Home Care Services, the American Association for Homecare, and other homecare groups praised a bipartisan bill in Congress, H.R. 3790, to eliminate the misguided and ...

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What's on the Table? | Action Alerts | Politics and Activism

2009-10-20T20:00:00Z

To prevent Competitive Bidding from becoming reality in 2011, ask your representatives to support HR 3790, just released last week, which will REPEALl Competitive Bidding. By calling 202-224-3121. In the past there has been talk of ...

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Growing Together in Health Care: Why We Support Repealing ...

2009-10-19T20:00:00Z

On October 13, Representative Kendrick Meek (D-FL) introduced House Resolution (H.R.) 3790, which aims to repeal competitive bidding for durable medical equipment and prosthetics, orthotics and supplies (DMEPOS) in a budget-neutral ...

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Legislation Introduced to End Medicare DMEPOS Competitive Bidding ...

2009-10-19T20:00:00Z

On October 13, 2009, Representative Kendrick Meek and 16 cosponsors introduced legislation (HR3790) that would eliminate the Medicare Competitive Acquisition Program for suppliers of durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics and ...

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AAHomecare Blog: AAHomecare and Consumer Organizations Back ...

2009-10-19T20:00:00Z

... United Spinal Association and other consumer organizations have all joined AAHomecare in praising a bipartisan group of lawmakers in the House of Representatives for backing introduction of H.R. 3790, a bill to eliminate the ...

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NCB bill: 'We have a long way to go and a short time to do it ...

2009-10-17T20:00:00Z

The bill, H.R. 3790, has 16 co-sponsors right out of the gate, at least one from each Round 1 competitive bidding area. “(The number of original co-sponsors) is a good sign,” said Seth Johnson, vice president of government affairs for ...

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NCB bill: 'We have a long way to go and a short time to do it ...

2009-10-17T20:00:00Z

Congressman Meek Introduces Legislation to Repeal Competitive ...

2009-10-13T20:00:00Z

Today, U.S. Representative Kendrick Meek (D-FL) introduced a budget neutral bill to repeal the highly criticized competitive bidding program in DMEPOS, H.R. 3790. Congressman Kendrick Meek (D-Fla.), who sits on the House Ways and Means ...

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Rep. Meek: Repeal Competitive Bidding | H.R. 3790 - HomeCare ...

2009-10-12T20:00:00Z

Rep. Kendrick Meek, D-Fla., introduced a bill to repeal DMEPOS competitive bidding, offering a series of minor cuts and a Consumer Price Index freeze as a.

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Notes from the golden commode » Bill to repeal competitive bidding ...

2009-10-12T20:00:00Z

Industry stakeholders plan to try and get the bill, HR 3790, included in the House healthcare reform bill is budget neutral and currently has 16 cosponsors. Check back tomorrow for more details. Theresa Flaherty ...

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WashingtonWatch.com - H.R. 3790, To amend title XVIII of the ...

2009-10-11T20:00:00Z

US Congress: HR 3790, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to repeal the Medicare competitive acquisition program for durable medical equipment and prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) in a budget neutral manner.

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WashingtonWatch.com - H.R. 3790, To amend title XVIII of the ...

2009-10-11T20:00:00Z

H.R.3790: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ...

2009-10-11T20:00:00Z

Official government data, breaking news and blog coverage, public comments and user community for HR3790 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to repeal the Medicare competitive acquisition program for durable medical ...

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H.R. 3790: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ...

2009-10-11T20:00:00Z

A bill in the US Congress: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to repeal the Medicare competitive acquisition program for durable medical equipment and prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) in a budget neutral ...

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