WASHINGTON — The American Association for Homecare and other industry organizations are hoping to pack the House at a congressional hearing on the Medicare competitive bidding program Wednesday, Sept. 15.
The health subcommittee of the House Energy and Commerce Committee will hold the hearing, titled "Medicare's Competitive Bidding Program for Durable Medical Equipment: Implications for Quality, Cost and Access." According to the subcommittee, "This hearing will examine the conception and implementation of the competitive bidding program, the implementation of the Round One Re-Bid, and its potential effects on patients, providers, and physicians."
AAHomecare has asked to testify at the hearing, which may include a panel of HME representatives as well as a panel of federal officials. The hearing will begin at 10 a.m. in Room 2123 of the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington, D.C.
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