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      CMS outlines timeframe for competitive bidding
      03.10.2010
      BALTIMORE - CMS officials went to Capitol Hill yesterday to sell members of Congress on the "improvements" they have made to the competitive bidding program, according to AAHomecare. They also sketched out this timeline for Rounds 1 and 2 of the ...Read more

      Additional Stories
      ATG Rehab offers 'supercourse'
      By Liz Beaulieu Editor - 03.09.2010

      ROCKY HILL, Conn. - Therapists, clinical managers and even other complex rehab providers now have one place to go for education on all things seating and mobility.
      ATG Rehab has developed a Web site, http://www.atgrehab.com/?page_id=1396, that lists not only the ... Read more

      D.C. fly-in: 'Health care is at a crossroads, and we are well positioned'
      By Theresa Flaherty Managing Editor - 03.05.2010

      WASHINGTON - The HME providers who pounded the marble halls of Capitol Hill last week must have made quite an impression. H.R. 3790, the bill to repeal national competitive bidding, has picked up 13 new co-sponsors for a total of ... Read more

      Separate benefit for complex rehab: Let the discussions begin
      By Liz Beaulieu Editor - 03.05.2010

      BUFFALO, N.Y. - When industry stakeholders gave an overview of a "discussion paper" that details a separate benefit for complex rehab during a Webinar last week, providers and therapists had a lot of questions. That's exactly the response stakeholders were ... Read more

      The Scooter Store: Coming to a town near you
      By Liz Beaulieu Editor - 03.05.2010

      NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas - The Scooter Store's image as just a big call center in New Braunfels, Texas, is no longer accurate, company officials say.
      The provider announced last week that it plans to expand the number of storefronts it ... Read more

      Home Care Medical: Young at heart
      By Liz Beaulieu Editor - 03.05.2010

      NEW BERLIN, Wis. - Home Care Medical may be an HME provider, but it's not limiting itself to caring for the sick and elderly.
      Over the past year, Home Care Medical has gradually expanded its orthotics and prosthetics (O&P) division, ... Read more

       
       
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      CALENDAR

      March 2010
      The American Association for Homecare will host the Washington Legislative Conference, March 1-3, 2010, at the Capital Hilton, Washington, D.C.
      It is impossible to have a strong impact on home medical equipment policy without more involvement on Capitol Hill. In 2010, the home medical equipment community faces continued challenges: competitive bidding, complex mobility policy, the oxygen cap, and other regulatory and legislative concerns.
      So we are asking HME stakeholders to make their voice heard. AAHomecare will provide background materials for this key annual lobbying event for the HME sector. Speakers during the conference will include members of Congress and officials from CMS.
      For more information, please visit www.aahomecare.org

      Attend the CAMPS Convention for only $125 (member pricing) and attend as many of the various sessions. The schedule is divided into tracks to help you determine the best sessions for your interest. This year's line-up includes sessions such as: Business Management, Operations / Reimbursement, Exemptee Training, Respiratory CE*, RESNA RT Prep Test. Earn 6 units of continuing education with the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC). Do not hesitate, register by February 1, 2010 to take advantage of the $50 savings. Register here: http://member.campsone.org/cgi-shl/TWServer.exe?EREG:OrderEvent:2010AM

      May 11-13, Las Vegas at the Sands Expo and Convention Center. This annual event features educational sessions and an exhibit hall where manufacturers show off their latest wares. For more information, or to register: www.medtrade.com/medtrade-spring

      Pennsylvania Association of Medical Equipment Suppliers (PAMS) holds 2010 Annual Billing Seminar featuring Andrea Stark, a reimbursement specialist for MiraVista. Topics covered will include "Documentation Requirements for General DME"; "Utilizing ABNs: A Best Practices Guide"; and "Medicare's Latest Anti-Fraud Initiatives." Registration: $100 for PAMS members and $125 for non-members. Location: Four Points Sheraton in Harrisburg, Pa. FMI: www.pamsonline.org.

      2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
      Join Andrea Stark for the second installation in a special three-part billing series, where you’ll learn how to:
      Prescreen your claims for potential denials.
      Utilize technology to submit claims electronically, reduce the burden on your AR department, and decrease your risk of getting denied.
      dentify potential same or similar, medical necessity, or other eligibility issues (i.e. SNF stays).
      Establish an AR Strategy and ensure that reporting tools effectively capture the vulnerabilities of claim processing to include analysis of claim rejections, days sales outstanding and denials.
      This webinar will provide you with the tips and tools you need to be sure you are properly submitting claims to Medicare, the first time around.

      AMEPA and FAHCS present the third annual Florida Home Care Conference. Scheduled to appear: Walt Gorski (Washington update), Jeff Baird (Legal), Mark Higley (Audits), Sean Schwinghammer (Tallahassee update), Sylvia Toscano (Billing) and Ty Bello (Referrals).
      FMI: visit www.amepa.us or e-mail info@amepa.us


      April 2010
      MAMES is pleased to announce the opening of ONLINE registration for the 2010 MAMES Spring Convention & Exhibition being held April 14 - 16, 2010 in Omaha, Nebraska. Online registration is available by clicking on the following link: http://www.mames.com/confreg_spring.cfm or by going to: www.mames.com and clicking on the "Education" icon on our homepage.

      Annual event features manufacturer exhibits, networking and educational sessions for womens health providers. Louisville, Ky.
      FMI: call 800-988-4484, visit www.essentiallywomen.com or email melissa@essentiallywomen.com


      May 2010
      This free workshop from ACHC will be hosted by Tim Safley.
      Trump International Hotel Las Vegas
      1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
      To register, go to www.achc.org.

      Pennsylvania Association of Medical Equipment Suppliers (PAMS) holds 2010 Annual Convention. This year's theme is "Extreme Makeover: HME Edition." FMI: http://www.pamsonline.org/

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