Federal Judge rejects request for injunction against Medicare competitive bidding program for durable medical equipment, editorial says

c.moreover.com | Jul 2, 2008

U.S. District Judge for the District of Columbia Ricardo Urbina on Monday rejected a request for a preliminary injunction against a Medicare competitive bidding program for durable medical equipment, CongressDaily reports (Edney, CongressDaily, 6/30).

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Bush Administration to temporarily keep Medicare physician payment rates at current levels after congress fails to pass legislation to delay scheduled cut

www.news-medical.net | Jul 2, 2008

HHS Secretary Mike Leavitt on Friday said that the agency will maintain the current Medicare payment rate for physicians because Congress was unable to pass legislation to avert a 10.6% cut scheduled to go into effect on Tuesday before lawmakers left for the Fourth of July recess, the Washington

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Advances in Wound Healing Techniques (Technical Insights)

www.frost.com | Jun 30, 2008

This research service provides the latest trends in wound healing techniques and future developments.

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Medicare bid changes worry local firms

www.bizjournals.com | Jun 30, 2008

Orlando-area durable medical equipment firms are bracing for a financial hit July 1 when the first phase of a new Medicare competitive bidding program takes effect.

http://www.bizjournals.com/orlando/stories/2008/06/30/story12.html?ana=from_rss

Drug Prices And Safety Regulation: Pharmaceutical Industry Faces One-Two Punch In 2007

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by Kim Monk Senior Health-Care-Policy Analyst Prudential Equity Research We expect 2007 to be an extraordinarily busy year for healthcare industries in Washington. Campaign promises, budget issues, and expiring statutes should dictate healthcare priorities for the 110th Congress.

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Hudson Home & Health in Kearny, NJ - Invacare, Jobst, Pride supplier - home medical products

Since 1991, Hudson Home & Health has been servicing customers in northern New Jersey, focusing on Hospital, Nursing Agency and Rehab facility referrals.

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AdvaMed, Advanced Medical Technology Association

www.advamed.org

AdvaMed is the world's largest medical technology association representing manufacturers of medical devices, diagnostic products and medical information systems.

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Pharmaceutical Buyers Inc.

By delivering contracts and services to meet the widest range of product needs, PBI assures its members have flexibility to quickly implement new therapies, optimize changes in the market and reduce the impact of reimbursement regulations.

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