WASHINGTON--Shortly after 12:30 EDT today, H.R. 6331, the "Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008," passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 355 to 59.
As HomeCare Monday reported, legislation has been introduced in Congress that would delay national competitive bidding, currently set to begin in 10 MSAs July 1.
Our industry has been working double-time to convince Congress to delay competitive bidding and raise awareness about bidding problems. Efforts to educate
It is no wonder providers of home respiratory care are having trouble catching their breath: the uncertainty of competitive bidding, ramifications of
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For some, the asthma treatment market is gasping for air. Yet, asthma and allergies strike one out of four people, and approximately 20 million Americans