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Competitive Bidding Updates
Congress passed the Medicare Prescription Drug Improvement & Modernization Act in November 2003. In this vast legislative package were several provisions impacting our industry, including provisions providing for the phase-in of competitive bidding starting in 2008. In 2008, Congress delayed implementation of the competitive bidding program as part of the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act. In August 2009, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced that the Round 1 rebid would start in the fall of 2009, and the program would go live January 2011. |
Oxygen Updates
In early 2006, Congress passed the Deficit Reduction Act. In January 2007, CMS' new Medicare payment system for oxygen equipment took effect. Find the latest information from the government to understand the impact of these policy changes on your business and your consumers. This year, Congress is considering additional changes to Medicare payment and policy for home oxygen. |
Power Wheelchair Updates
Over the last few years, Medicare has completed a full overhaul of the power mobility device benefit. Read about the new national Medicare coverage policy, new HCPCS codes, new fees, new documentation requirements, and more. This year, Congress is considering new payment changes for these items. |
Accreditation, Anti-Fraud & More
Congress required all suppliers to be accredited as part of the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008. The deadline for all Medicare DME suppliers is October 1, 2009. This section provides all the information you need to understand the new Medicare/CMS accreditation and quality standards requirements, as well as information on other topics such as anti-fraud and more.
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Invacare's Government Relations
| Cara Bachenheimer's Biography
Cara Bachenheimer is Senior Vice President of Government Relations for Invacare Corporation. She manages the company's government relations activities, including lobbying Congress and working with CMS and other federal agencies on the many issues impacting our HME industry. Cara has been lobbying Congress and the federal agencies on behalf of the HME industry for over 20 years. |
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