Medicare Competitive Bidding
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Medicare Competitive Bidding
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Hello List
As most of you know, national competitive bidding for off the shelf
orthotics will become reality in the 10 largest metropolitan areas in 2007 and
include the 80 largest in 2009. I read where CMS is currently soliciting
nominations to serve on the Program Advisory Oversight Committee that will provide
advice on many aspects of the implementation of this program. They are
looking for individuals with expertise in DME, prosthetics, orthotics or supplies.
My question is directed to the usual group of organizations (ABC,
AAOP, AOPA, NAAOP, BOC,etc., individuals, consumers and consumer advocates (Mr.
Barr?). Who is being nominated? If my understanding is correct, a primary issue
is or should be to decide just what off the shelf means, a matter the
Negotiated Rulemaking Committee could not resolve. Competitive Bidding promises to
be more black and white. Does anyone know an easy way to find out who from
allied or not so allied health care fields might be sitting on this commettee?
Any general thoughts or comments? Nominations apparently must be received by
July 2
Tom Heckman CO
As most of you know, national competitive bidding for off the shelf
orthotics will become reality in the 10 largest metropolitan areas in 2007 and
include the 80 largest in 2009. I read where CMS is currently soliciting
nominations to serve on the Program Advisory Oversight Committee that will provide
advice on many aspects of the implementation of this program. They are
looking for individuals with expertise in DME, prosthetics, orthotics or supplies.
My question is directed to the usual group of organizations (ABC,
AAOP, AOPA, NAAOP, BOC,etc., individuals, consumers and consumer advocates (Mr.
Barr?). Who is being nominated? If my understanding is correct, a primary issue
is or should be to decide just what off the shelf means, a matter the
Negotiated Rulemaking Committee could not resolve. Competitive Bidding promises to
be more black and white. Does anyone know an easy way to find out who from
allied or not so allied health care fields might be sitting on this commettee?
Any general thoughts or comments? Nominations apparently must be received by
July 2
Tom Heckman CO
Citation
“Medicare Competitive Bidding,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 25, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/223230.
