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.

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  • Official: 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. as introduced.

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10/13/2009--Introduced.Amends part B (Supplementary Medical Insurance Benefits for Aged and Disabled) of title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to repeal the Medicare competitive acquisition program for durable medical equipment and prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS).

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12/28/10
Medical Equipment Industry to Tackle “Suicide Bidding” and Access ...

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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12/24/10
SaveJobsNC.com Details Pending Health Care Job Losses

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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12/19/10
DIY Health: Your Advocacy Connection

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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