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07/09/10 - Unrealistic DME bid rates are half of internet and chain pharmacy sale prices. |
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Written by Sean Schwighammer
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Friday, 09 July 2010 00:00 |
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Ten years ago, proponents of Competitive Bidding in DME tried to create an argument that, "You can walk into a Walgreens and buy the same equipment for half of what Medicare purchases it for.
Now with the DMEPOS Bidding program's re-bid rates, the reverse is true.
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06/03/10 - Action Alert: Urge your landlord to support HR-3790 |
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Written by Rob Brant
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Thursday, 03 June 2010 08:06 |
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Last month, AMEPA sent out an email asking for members to reach out to various healthcare and business groups and ask that they support HR-3790. Last week was the first time that the bill has not gained support while congress has been in session. Although the majority of the House supports the bill, there is still a lot we can do to persuade Congress that HR-3790 is the right solution to replace the flawed DMEPOS Bidding Program.
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03/04/10 - AAHomecare conference pushes HR-3790 up to 156. |
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Written by Rob Brant
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Thursday, 04 March 2010 15:23 |
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The Board of AMEPA, thanks the team at AAHomecare for putting on another fantastic conference. We are pleased that so many providers outside of Round One and Round Two took the time to travel to Washington and participate.
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03/04/10 - CMS answers why Competitive Bidding is an anti-fraud measure |
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Written by Rob Brant
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Thursday, 04 March 2010 15:38 |
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Washington, D.C. - For me, the most impressive part of AAHomecare's Legislative Conference is the open forums they schedule with senior Washington staff and top Medicare officials. This year was no exception as CMS Director Jonathan Blum faced a skeptical crowd, during the "Inside the CMS Luncheon" at the Capital Hilton.
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02/26/10 - 13 legislative offices visited during "Illinois In District Day for HR-3790" |
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Written by Rob Brant
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Friday, 26 February 2010 00:00 |
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Chicago, IL - Over 60 DME owners, employees, manufacturer representatives and Medicare Beneficiaries visited 13 legislative offices during the Illinois In-District Day for HR-3790
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HR-3790 summary
