It is amazing how newspapers can take what they hear
and then twist it into something different. Occasionally that will work in our
favor. Let us make that happen!
Our local newspaper (Florida Today) reported on the meeting held in Melbourne (FL) with
Congressman Bill Posey. The DME dealers, all from this county, explained the
problems the recipients and we have with the competitive bidding program today. The
reporter misinterpreted what he heard and reported it as if we were looking to
raise reimbursements. USA Today did
the same.
Representatives Tom Price (GA) and Renee Ellmers
(NC) took action.
“The new competitive bidding process imposes
artificial prices, permits non-binding bids, and shifts the costs to other
Medicare categories – thereby nullifying any of the supported savings.” This
sums it up perfectly!
As for the MPP Program being introduced, it will
make things truly competitive.
“The goal of this program is to save money
and allow the free market to determine prices so that people receiving benefits
from Medicare will have the best, most efficient care possible.”
I am asking every DME/HME provider and dealer to
please get involved right now. Unless you all send the messages, get
your clientele involved and work very closely with the state and national
associations, we all face a dire future. But when we all work together, we
become the voice of the people (VOX POPULI) and insure that our future will be
bright. Yes, I know we can do it. There are more than 15,000 DME/HME companies
in the USA. They each have a following of customers, patients and family
caregivers who want to maintain the status quo. Make it happen!
It can be done! But it will not be successful
without everyone participating! Do it now!
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