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Florida HMEs scores major competitive bidding victory

Florida HMEs scores major competitive bidding victory

February 3, 2003 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - The Florida Association of Medical Equipment Suppliers won its lawsuit to stave off Medicaid competitive bidding, and hopefully to play a bigger role in crafting future Medicaid cuts. In a settlement between FAMES and the Agency for Healthcare Administration (AHCA), the state withdrew its competitive bidding request for proposal (RFP) last month and paid FAMES $45,000 for legal expenses. AHCA must now start over in its efforts to cut costs, and while it can use competitive bidding, it is not required to. Other cost-cutting measures can also be considered, and the industry can participate in rule-making process for cost cutting measures. The state's existing fee schedule will continue until a new cost-cutting strategy is developed. AHCA is soliciting comments, suggestions and recommendations regarding ways to achieve cost-cutting measures. These comments are due to AHCA by 02/14/03.

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