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*BREAKING NEWS* Media call to announce "next step" in NCB

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Wednesday, November 3, 2010

It could be an interesting afternoon at HME News.

We just got word that CMS has scheduled a media call today at 4:15 p.m. Even though the advisory only says the agency will discuss the "next step" in competitive bidding, an official has confirmed the winning bidders will be discussed.

Elections: Be proactive...be, be proactive

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Tuesday, November 2, 2010

If you're like me, you're somewhat afraid to learn the results of today's elections.

Did the new SMS exam make this ATP shake in his boots?

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Friday, October 29, 2010

I spoke with Chris Rea this week about becoming one of the first assistive technology professionals (ATPs) in the country to get RESNA's new seating and mobility specialist (SMS) certification.

Economist hasn't met with CMS...yet

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Tuesday, October 19, 2010

There were rumblings throughout the industry last week and yesterday that Pete Cramton, a University of Maryland economist who has criticized CMS's competitive bidding program, was scheduled to meet with officials from the agency yesterday (Oct. 18).

CMS gives reason for delay in releasing names of winning bidders

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Thursday, October 14, 2010

This just in from the Open Door Forum this afternoon:

Michael Keane, Division of DMEPOS Competitive Bidding, Chronic Care Policy Group

Spotlight on CELA: 'We have to advocate the data'

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Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Simon Margolis at NRRTS sent out a bulletin this week announcing the clinical guest speaker at CELA 2011: Jean Minkel. Here's a Q&A with Minkel that will appear in the November issue of HME News.

Share this video! Jenny takes on D.C.

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Tuesday, October 5, 2010

NRRTS sent out a bulletin to its members this week that includes a video of Jenny Siegle's trip to Washington, D.C., as part of CELA. Siegle, a consumer advocate, is shown at her job as an associate producer at Altitude Sports in Colorado and on Capitol Hill in D.C.

Important development: Separate benefit for complex rehab

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Friday, October 1, 2010

The steering committee working on a separate benefit for complex rehab released a new "proposal paper" yesterday. Below is the group's release.

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