HME News reports that there are two letters being circulated around congress right now with the intent to put pressure on CMS about competitive biding. The letters have been signed by 100 congressmen so far. The letters don't call for an end to competitive bidding but they do ask for CMS to reexamine the impact on the small DME companies and might give enough time for congress to investigate the process as well.

The letters may just be a shot over the bow of CMS. It seems to me that if congress really wanted to stop competitive bidding there would be more aggressive moves made. However, a step is a step. Call your congressman and make sure his/her signature is on the letters.

Is this a sign that congress has decided that their local business community might be affected? Is this a sign that congress has decided that their constituency might be affected? Is the signature of 100 or more congressmen strong enough to make an impact on CMS?