Re: Medicare Competitive Bidding Oversight Committee

Re: Medicare Competitive Bidding Oversight Committee

tony barr

6/23/2004

I would have an interest if nominated as apatient member.
Tony Barr
Barr Foundation
www.oandp.com/barr

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From: Orthotics and Prosthetics List [mailto:<Email Address Redacted>] On
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Sent: Wednesday, June 23, 2004 11:38 AM
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Subject: [OANDP-L] Medicare Competitive Bidding

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