Binding Bids Bill Passes House, AAHomecare Calls for Quick Action in Senate
WASHINGTON, March 17, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American Association for Homecare (AAHomecare) is pleased to announce that the U.S. House of Representatives has voted on and passed H.R. 284, legislation to ban non-binding bids and require proof of licensure for Medicare contract auctions.
"This is by no means mission accomplished," said Jay Witter, senior vice president of public policy for AAHomecare. "We will continue to press forward in the Senate and we are ready to work with Congress and CMS to see the elements of this legislation implemented as soon as possible."
"The House passing H.R. 284 is a huge step towards reforming the bidding process, but our work is not done," said Tom Ryan, president and CEO of AAHomecare. "I would like to thank Representatives Tiberi (R-Ohio) and Larson (D-Conn.) and Senators Portman (R-Ohio) and Cardin (D-Md.) for their leadership on this issue. We will continue to work with lawmakers in the Senate to call for quick action on this bipartisan and budget-neutral legislation."
Representative Tiberi gave a brief statement before the bill was brought to a vote, click https://youtu.be/i5lVy34RI4g to watch.
Home medical equipment providers are encouraged to join AAHomecare in support of this legislation and attend the AAHomecare Washington Legislative Conference, May 20-21, 2015, in Washington, DC. Registration information is available at https://www.aahomecare.org/advocacy/legislative-conference.
The American Association for Homecare represents providers of home medical or durable medical equipment and services who serve the needs of millions of Americans who require prescribed oxygen therapy, wheelchairs, enteral feeding, and other medical equipment, services, and supplies at home. Visit www.aahomecare.org.
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SOURCE American Association for Homecare
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