HME News is running a poll to gauge the industry reaction to the 26% cut in Medicare reimbursement to HME.

If the winning bidders think they can survive with a 26% cut, does that mean that Medicare has been overpaying or does that mean that vendors are undervaluing their products and services thinking that the only way to increase demand is to lower prices?

If you decide to play within the Medicare box, it looks like you might just get trapped. Medicare has limited businesses to the point that they are only allowed to compete on price. If you want to compete on a different level, fire Medicare and choose the customers you want to work with.

Vote early and vote often.