SUCCESS - One cosponsor at a time!

As we watch our athletes bring home the gold,
silver & bronze, we should consider how much work it is
to stand on that podium, or even just have the privilege to
represent our country.

As we work forward with our legislative efforts,
we will defeat Competitive Bidding for our patients,
our families and our industry.

Don't loose site of our mission to pass HR 3790!

Take time to get involved with TAHCS.

Remember:
Don't give up.... Don't Lose hope... Don't Sell Out
- Christopher Reeves

UNITED WE STAND!
Join us today- www.tahcs.org

UPDATE HR 3790 -,Good News

GOOD NEWS HR3790

HR3790 is rapidly gaining support throughout the country.

During the AMEPA Rally for HR 3790 in California,
2 California members of Congress signed on as cosponsors.

This brings our total to 142 Co-Sponsors
and we expect more from California in the near future.

AMEPA is working hard and we are working
with them to secure more Texas co-sponsors
for HR 3790.

Thanks to Rob & Sean for their efforts
in California.

Illinois is next while we look for a Senator
to introduce HR3790 to Repeal Competitive Bidding.

UNITED WE STAND!
TAHCS

ZPIC AUDITS - MORE LIFTED

Dallas, Texas --

We have been informed that several providers have cleared
the recent ZPIC audits with Health Integrity LLC in Dallas.
There were no findings of fraud with any audit.

Providers were relieved to be released from
100% prepayment audits since these audits
created cash flow problems.

The Legal Counsel has sent a list of questions
regarding the audits but has yet to receive an
answer from the ZPIC counsel.

If you have been audited by the ZPIC
please email us at info@tahcs.org.

Pass this site along to everyone.
Ask every provider to send their
email address for free TACHS updates
to info@tahcs.org.

UNITED WE STAND!
TAHCS

TACHS Seminar Scheduled

Dallas Texas -- TAHCS announces their first educational seminar
is now scheduled ini April 2010 at the Crown Plaza Hotel in Dallas, Texas
Exact Date to follow soon.
Topics include:
How to repeal Competitive Bidding (HR3790),
Repealing Oxygen Cap (HR 2373),
Post Payment Audits,
Legal Aspects of DME
and Successful Lobbying just to name a few.
Additional topics are being considered as time permits.

The meeting is co-sponsored by Thompson Coe Cousins & Irons, LLP
which serves as TAHCS Legal Counsel.

This promises to be an exceptional meeting jammed with
important information. You do not want to miss this event.
Mark your calendars today!

The meeting is open to all DME providers, case managers,
social workers, billing services and health care providers.


UNITED WE STAND!
TAHCS

PECOS DELAYED UNTIL JAN 2011

CMS has announced they will delay Medicare implementation
of CR6417 and CR6421 (the PECOS edits) until Jan. 3, 2011.

CMS has announced this further delay of the physician registration
requirement to allow physicians and non-physician practitioners
who order services or items, or refer Medicare beneficiaries
to other Medicare providers, sufficient time to enroll or update their
Medicare credentials.

Finally CMS is beginning to listen to the DME industry !

UNITED WE STAND
TAHCS

Repeal O2 Cap -- Support HR 2373

There has been a resurgence throughout our DME Communityfor
the support of HR 2373. This legislation will repeal the cap on oxygen
and restore the paymentsfor oxygen services through the beneficiaries
medical need period as introduced by Rep. (Dr.) Price of Georgia.

Currently the bill has 82 co sponsors. We need additional cosponsors to
schedule it for a committeehearing in the house. Ask your member of
congress to support and cosponsor HR 2373 to restore oxygen care for our seniors.

Congress needs to once and for all "step up to the plate" anddecide how they
will pay for the oxygen services seniors deserve.There are other ways to bring
the US budget in line without placing this burden on the "backs of our elderly".
Ask your Member of Congress to return the full reimbursement for home
oxygen for our seniors.

United We Stand !
TAHCS