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Competitive Bidding
WASHINGTON, D.C. (December 18, 2019)—Provisions permanently excluding manual complex rehab technology (CRT) wheelchairs from the competitive bidding program have been included in FY 2020 appropriations legislation. The legislation also exempts CRT manual accessories from bidding-derived pricing for an 18-month period, starting Jan. 1, 2020.
Ease the auditing process for respiratory providers
Watch for streamlining of claims & new fee schedule determinations
Using electronic systems for faster turnaround time & more potential revenue
A primer for home health and HME providers
*Updated June 7, 2019 with link to presentation.
NASHVILLE (June 5, 2019)—Some 130 providers from around the country gathered Wednesday in Nashville, Tennessee, for the Bid Smart 2019 Summit, sponsored by the VGM Group, AAHomecare, the Council for Quality Respiratory Care (CQRC), At Home Services and the Healthcare Nutrition Council. The interactive summit covered the details of Round 2021 and helped providers learn how to approach bidding fully informed.
Birmingham, Ala. (May 7, 2019) – The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced Tuesday that it will open the window for Round 2021 of its competitive bidding program on July 16, 2019.
New CMS codes lead to better payout for providers
8 areas you should monitor for success under this new model
The new home health reimbursement rule is not the end of the road
Recent gains won't slow down industry leaders