Cara C. Bachenheimer
A specialist in health care legislation, regulations and government relations, Cara C. Bachenheimer is senior vice president, government relations, for Invacare Corp., Elyria, Ohio. Bachenheimer previously worked at the law firm of Epstein, Becker & Green in Washington, D.C., and at the American Association for Homecare and the Health Industry Distributors Association. You can reach her by phone at 440/329-6226 or by e-mail at cbachenheimer@invacare.com.
Watch for streamlining of claims & new fee schedule determinations
Continued engagement with policy makers is key in 2018
Possible federal funding cuts jeopardize care
Will nationwide application be a reality later this year?
In addition to changing rates in non-bid locations, CMS plans to lower certain rates based on regional calculations, all under the guise of streamlining the bid program
Look for these modifications to take effect in 2015 and 2016
Policy discussions cement the move toward this trend
Answers to key questions about the legislation that will bring some relief to the bidding process
A positive policy proposal?
These proposals are no bundle of joy
Review the key titles in the Patient Choice, Affordability, Responsibility and Empowerment Act
Stay up to date on these policy changes
Explore the new budget conference committee and its processes