Posted by: Rob Brant
in News Anounces on May 26, 2008
Today at 1:00 PM EDT, Medicare will be having another teleconference regarding the implementation of the Competitive Bidding Program in DMEPOS. During the last Teleconference CMS spoke about Sub-contracting but was never asked the question:
Posted by: Rob Brant
in News Anounces on May 22, 2008
The South Florida Sun-Sentinel, a Tribune Newspaper based in Fort Lauderdale, released an article this morning regarding the Competitive Bidding Program in DMEPOS.
Here are some Highlights:
This week, Medicare named the suppliers that won bids, including 80 in South Florida out of 800 that operate here. All 800,000 Medicare recipients in the area will get letters explaining the new system so they can line up new companies if necessary, Medicare Administrator Kerry Weems said.
Posted by: Rob Brant
in News Anounces on May 21, 2008
Report from the AA Homecare "Washington Fly-In"
Washington, D.C. - Tuesday, May 20th I was joined by eight other members of the Accredited Medical Equipment Providers of America (AMEPA) including Rudy Hernandez, Jr., our Chair of the Legislative Committee at the AA Homecare "Washington Fly In".
Rudy and I had meetings on Tuesday at the Offices of Representatives Alcee Hastings and Debbie Wasserman-Schultz (Both in the Miami MSA) and Tom Feeney (Orlando MSA). The staffers attended the House Staff Briefings that CMS held over two weeks ago and were very aware of the problems and contradictions of the Competitive Bidding Program in DMEPOS.
Posted by: Rob Brant
in News Anounces on May 18, 2008
AMEPA will be holding a Teleconference on May 28, at 2pm EST.
The teleconference will address issues regarding our Legal and Legislative efforts to FIGHT the Competitive Bidding Program.
This is a very important conference, featuring our Attorney Javier Talamo, and Industry experts who have been working feverishly on your behalf.
Members may request the Teleconference Phone Number and Meeting number at info@amepa.us. You may also go to our web site www.AMEPA.us to get information about the Teleconference and to get updates. Additional information will be released a few days before the Teleconference and Members will have an opportunity to email questions during the Teleconference
Posted by: Rob Brant
in News Anounces on May 12, 2008
Cleveland Suit to Bar Competitive Bidding Program Progresses
The lawsuit supported by Last Chance for Patient Choice which is pending in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio is progressing. On Monday the Plaintiff’s in the case, Home Medical Equipment Providers and Beneficiaries, filed a Motion For Preliminary Injunction and a brief in support of that Motion. Copies can be reviewed by clicking on the links provided.
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