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H.R.1041 - Fairness in Medicare Bidding Act

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).

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H.R.1041 FIMBA lchimpanzee March 07, 2012
I am writing as your constituent in the 7th Congressional district of Maryland. I support H.R.1041 - FIMBA, and am tracking it using OpenCongress.org, the free public resource website for government transparency and accountability.

I am a physical therapist at Kernan Hospital, and every day I help patients with Medicare to obtain durable medical equipment for a safe return to their home environments. Competitive bidding for durable medical equipment will lead to decreased quality and cus...

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