Yesterday, CAMPS forwarded a message from AAHomecare that highlights the stinging critique of the CMS "competitive" bidding program by 166 economists who are experts on auctions and competitive bidding systems.  Their letter to Congress outlined severe problems with the Medicare bidding program for durable medical equipment. The experts don't oppose the idea of using a bidding system to set prices but they point out that the CMS bidding program has four severe flaws: the bids are not binding, median-bid pricing encourages low-ball bids, the use of composite bids distorts prices, and lack of transparency undermines the system.

CAMPS members need to TAKE ACTION and share the letter with your Representative and Senators.

To access the economists' letter and related links, see www.aahomecare.org.
Click here  to look up you Congressional Representative.

Following is information on California's Senators.

The Honorable Dianne Feinstein        
United States Senate

Washington, DC 20510