TAHCS will holds its
Annual Fall LoneStar
Seminar:
October 1, 2010
Crowne Plaza Hotel
Dallas Market Center
830 am to 500 pm.
Registration applications will be available
on line soon and may be returned via fax or
email to info@tahcs.org.
Do not miss this extremely informative
meeting to discuss YOUR future in DME.
Hear national experts
help YOU decide your destiny
in these changing times.
Learn how legislative advocacy
will influence the entire industry
and how YOU can be a part of a
positive change.
YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE A TAHCS
MEMBER TO ATTEND.
ALL PROVIDERS WELCOME!
Topics include:
Updates on Competitive Bidding,
ZPIC Audits,
Legislative Affairs,
Legal Actions and
Legal Aspects of Competitive Bidding.
We started with HR3790 and will re-shape our industry
on day at a time!
UNITED WE STAND With YOU !
TAHCS
Monday, August 9, 2010
Sunday, April 18, 2010
PLAN TO STOP COMPETITIVE BIDDING
DALLAS TEXAS
Attendees of the 2010 LoneStar HME Conference
will be treated to an informative luncheon lecture by
keynote speaker Dr. Jim Tozzi.
Dr Jim Tozzi is the head of the
Center for Regulator Compliance,
a watchdog group that specializes in data quality.
He has held numerous prestigious administrative
posts in the administration and is a former
regulatory official with the
Office of Budget and Management.
Tozzi is no stranger on taking on government
agencies or their illegal regulations.
He plans to take on CMS to Stop Competitive Bidding.
To hear his plan, attend the
2010 LoneStar HME Conference, April 26, 2010
at the Crowne Plaza Hotel form 8am-5pm.
A full day of information and legal aspects of
HME for only $99.oo
email info@tahcs.com for an application to
register by fax
UNITED WE STAND !!
TAHCS
Attendees of the 2010 LoneStar HME Conference
will be treated to an informative luncheon lecture by
keynote speaker Dr. Jim Tozzi.
Dr Jim Tozzi is the head of the
Center for Regulator Compliance,
a watchdog group that specializes in data quality.
He has held numerous prestigious administrative
posts in the administration and is a former
regulatory official with the
Office of Budget and Management.
Tozzi is no stranger on taking on government
agencies or their illegal regulations.
He plans to take on CMS to Stop Competitive Bidding.
To hear his plan, attend the
2010 LoneStar HME Conference, April 26, 2010
at the Crowne Plaza Hotel form 8am-5pm.
A full day of information and legal aspects of
HME for only $99.oo
email info@tahcs.com for an application to
register by fax
UNITED WE STAND !!
TAHCS
Sunday, April 4, 2010
PAOC Summary - March 17th
Summary- PAOC March 17,2010
Larawence Wilson stated round 1 rebid went much smoother
due to supplier education and on line registration.
Covered document review was used
by a ssubstantial amount of bidders.
CMS is on track to announce the single payment
amounts in June 2010.
CMS will conduct extensive outreach and education
activities for providers once the single payment amounts
are announced.
Medicare contractors will provide educational materials
on their websites and in their bulletins and newsletters.
PAOC members were surprised that CMS did not solicit
their input before designing the materials.
CMS provided an overview of the role of the Medicare.
Competitive Acquisition Ombudsman, who will respond
to concerns and complaints from suppliers and individuals
regarding the competitive bidding program.
CMS presented a tentative timeline for Round 2 with
Bidder registration and education events will begin in
winter 2010. Program registration will end and the
bidding process will begin in spring 2011.
CMS is considering closing the registration process before
the bidding window opens. CMS plans to expand
the covered document review process to 90 days, up
from 45 days from the first round.
Single payment amounts for Round 2 will be announced
Spring 2012, educational and outreach activities will begin
summer 2012 and the program will be implemented in
January 2013.
PAOC members said that more time is needed to educate
suppliers outside of the Round 1 MSAs on the program,
as there is little existing knowledge.
PAOC members also suggested that Round 2 be
implemented on a rolling schedule to allow focus on the
new MSAs and prevent CMS and the CBIC from
being overwhelmed.
PAOC also asked how diabetic mail-order supplies
would be handled, and CMS said that issue would be
addressed in future rulemaking.
CMS said Medicare requirements and the supplier
standards that must be met to participate in the competitive
bidding program. For example, contract suppliers must maintain
enrollment, accreditation and licensure as part of their contract.
CMS noted that suppliers may not sell or assign a contract
to another entity. While there is a change of ownership procedure
in place, it is to prevent suppliers from bidding simply to later
sell the contract.
CMS also outlined the beneficiary survey form and the supplier
quarterly report form that will be used. PAOC members said
suppliers should have been consulted in the development of
the forms. In addition, PAOC members said that adequate
oversight is needed to ensure the program is successful.
More to Follow
UNITED WE STAND !
TAHCS
Larawence Wilson stated round 1 rebid went much smoother
due to supplier education and on line registration.
Covered document review was used
by a ssubstantial amount of bidders.
CMS is on track to announce the single payment
amounts in June 2010.
CMS will conduct extensive outreach and education
activities for providers once the single payment amounts
are announced.
Medicare contractors will provide educational materials
on their websites and in their bulletins and newsletters.
PAOC members were surprised that CMS did not solicit
their input before designing the materials.
CMS provided an overview of the role of the Medicare.
Competitive Acquisition Ombudsman, who will respond
to concerns and complaints from suppliers and individuals
regarding the competitive bidding program.
CMS presented a tentative timeline for Round 2 with
Bidder registration and education events will begin in
winter 2010. Program registration will end and the
bidding process will begin in spring 2011.
CMS is considering closing the registration process before
the bidding window opens. CMS plans to expand
the covered document review process to 90 days, up
from 45 days from the first round.
Single payment amounts for Round 2 will be announced
Spring 2012, educational and outreach activities will begin
summer 2012 and the program will be implemented in
January 2013.
PAOC members said that more time is needed to educate
suppliers outside of the Round 1 MSAs on the program,
as there is little existing knowledge.
PAOC members also suggested that Round 2 be
implemented on a rolling schedule to allow focus on the
new MSAs and prevent CMS and the CBIC from
being overwhelmed.
PAOC also asked how diabetic mail-order supplies
would be handled, and CMS said that issue would be
addressed in future rulemaking.
CMS said Medicare requirements and the supplier
standards that must be met to participate in the competitive
bidding program. For example, contract suppliers must maintain
enrollment, accreditation and licensure as part of their contract.
CMS noted that suppliers may not sell or assign a contract
to another entity. While there is a change of ownership procedure
in place, it is to prevent suppliers from bidding simply to later
sell the contract.
CMS also outlined the beneficiary survey form and the supplier
quarterly report form that will be used. PAOC members said
suppliers should have been consulted in the development of
the forms. In addition, PAOC members said that adequate
oversight is needed to ensure the program is successful.
More to Follow
UNITED WE STAND !
TAHCS
Monday, March 22, 2010
HEALTHCARE Penalty & HR3790 ? REMEDY?
Today, we enter a new era of of government
controlled health care.
As an industry, we are being penalized with
an additional tax of 2.5% for medical devices
which manufacturers will pass along to us.
We are being harassed with needless audits by
overzelous fee paid audit contractors.
We are being singled out as "crooks" because
a few "bad apples" have been fraudulent.
We do not receive credit for supporting
mandatory accreditation.
surety bonds and the development and
support of a 13 point fraud program.
We are always guilty of fraud even when our
mistakes are inadvertent ones.
Yet because of CMS's failure to enforce the law,
make site visits more than once every 20 years
(to verify legitimate DME business) and failure
to verify new providers as legitimate,
we suffer the wrath.
The government is now involved in the largest
price fixing scheme ever,as they move to drive down
reimbursement to an all time low.
CMS will, by the provisions of the
newly passed health care bill, use
Competitive Bidding rates as a benchmark for
allowables nationwide.
They will accelerate the rates even lower
and every insurance company and HMO
will follow suit.
Has anyone taken the time to
consider he beneficiary or their Access to Care?
I think NOT!!
As DME Providers, we must mount
an tremendous force to pass HR 3790
AND Eliminate Competitive Bidding.
We need every vote and to find
a Senate sponsor for this budget neutral bill.
Fax you member today and ask them to cosponsor
HR 3790.
For starters, let's save the seniors Access to Care,
$ 25 million annually in needless administrative CB fees,
prevent unqualified bidders from wreaking havoc
on our patients and save 100,000 jobs in the
first round.
UNITED WE STAND!
TAHCS
controlled health care.
As an industry, we are being penalized with
an additional tax of 2.5% for medical devices
which manufacturers will pass along to us.
We are being harassed with needless audits by
overzelous fee paid audit contractors.
We are being singled out as "crooks" because
a few "bad apples" have been fraudulent.
We do not receive credit for supporting
mandatory accreditation.
surety bonds and the development and
support of a 13 point fraud program.
We are always guilty of fraud even when our
mistakes are inadvertent ones.
Yet because of CMS's failure to enforce the law,
make site visits more than once every 20 years
(to verify legitimate DME business) and failure
to verify new providers as legitimate,
we suffer the wrath.
The government is now involved in the largest
price fixing scheme ever,as they move to drive down
reimbursement to an all time low.
CMS will, by the provisions of the
newly passed health care bill, use
Competitive Bidding rates as a benchmark for
allowables nationwide.
They will accelerate the rates even lower
and every insurance company and HMO
will follow suit.
Has anyone taken the time to
consider he beneficiary or their Access to Care?
I think NOT!!
As DME Providers, we must mount
an tremendous force to pass HR 3790
AND Eliminate Competitive Bidding.
We need every vote and to find
a Senate sponsor for this budget neutral bill.
Fax you member today and ask them to cosponsor
HR 3790.
For starters, let's save the seniors Access to Care,
$ 25 million annually in needless administrative CB fees,
prevent unqualified bidders from wreaking havoc
on our patients and save 100,000 jobs in the
first round.
UNITED WE STAND!
TAHCS
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
OPEN DOOR FORUM APRIL 2010
Providers take note.
The next Home Health, Hospice & DME Open Door Forum is
scheduled for Wednesday, April 14, 2010 from 2pm-3pmET.
If you wish to participate dial 1-800-837-1935 Conference ID 61772075.
UNITED WE STAND
TAHCS
The next Home Health, Hospice & DME Open Door Forum is
scheduled for Wednesday, April 14, 2010 from 2pm-3pmET.
If you wish to participate dial 1-800-837-1935 Conference ID 61772075.
UNITED WE STAND
TAHCS
Sunday, March 14, 2010
HOUSE RELEASES CHANGES
Washington DC --Late Sunday night, the House
released the text of changes which will serve
as base legislation for changes to the Senate bill.
The budget committee released over 2300 pages
that was previously recommended to the
Education and Labor Committee as well as the
Ways & Means Committee.
Substantive changes will be offered
during the markup process.
It appears both houses will work together to
approve the sweeping changes to health care.
With reconciliation looming on the horizon,
it is likely the approval of the health care
reform act will be before the Easter recess.
A filibuster is now out of the question.
There will be no further debate on
government run health care or what it
will actually cost every American.
It is time to get involved and let your member
know how you feel about reconciliation.
Be sure to discuss the current Senate
provision, such as a NEW 2.5% excise
tax on medical equipment.
Now is the time to get on the phone,
send emails and faxes to make your voice
heard.
Give your member an earfull.
UNTIED WE STAND !
TAHCS
released the text of changes which will serve
as base legislation for changes to the Senate bill.
The budget committee released over 2300 pages
that was previously recommended to the
Education and Labor Committee as well as the
Ways & Means Committee.
Substantive changes will be offered
during the markup process.
It appears both houses will work together to
approve the sweeping changes to health care.
With reconciliation looming on the horizon,
it is likely the approval of the health care
reform act will be before the Easter recess.
A filibuster is now out of the question.
There will be no further debate on
government run health care or what it
will actually cost every American.
It is time to get involved and let your member
know how you feel about reconciliation.
Be sure to discuss the current Senate
provision, such as a NEW 2.5% excise
tax on medical equipment.
Now is the time to get on the phone,
send emails and faxes to make your voice
heard.
Give your member an earfull.
UNTIED WE STAND !
TAHCS
Saturday, March 13, 2010
HME Lone Star Conference
2010 HME Lone Star Conference.
Crowne Plaza - Dallas Market Center
7050 N. Stemmons Freeway
Dallas, TX 75247
April 26, 2010
8:30 to 4:00 pm
Free parking
Lunch included with registration
Make plans to attend this informative
HME meeting featuring nationally
recognized speakers.
Presented By:
TAHCS
United We Stand!
TAHCS
info@tahcs.org
Crowne Plaza - Dallas Market Center
7050 N. Stemmons Freeway
Dallas, TX 75247
April 26, 2010
8:30 to 4:00 pm
Free parking
Lunch included with registration
Make plans to attend this informative
HME meeting featuring nationally
recognized speakers.
Presented By:
TAHCS
United We Stand!
TAHCS
info@tahcs.org
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