06/27/2022

This Week's Educational Webinars by CGS, DME MAC Jurisdiction B

06/24/2022

Governor's Inclusive Employer Award - Call for Applications!

06/23/2022

Ohio Advisory Council for Aging Appoints New Leaders

06/22/2022

Call-for-Questions for July NSCAC Meeting – Deadline for Submissions is June 30

06/21/2022

Intermittent Catheter Survey Underway to Identify True Costs of Providing Supplies

Breaking News from AAHomecare

06/20/2022

Medtrade Will Unite East And West In The Lone Star State

Medtrade Monday 6/20/2022

06/17/2022

Attention! You May Be Contacted by Aetna About a Medicaid Child/Youth’s OhioRISE Eligibility

Announcement from the Ohio Department of Medicaid

06/16/2022

HME News Accepting Applicants for 2022 Provider of the Year Award

Deadline is June 30!

06/15/2022

Older Ohioans Urged to Take Precautions as Extreme Heat Arrives

Important Message from Ohio Department of Aging

06/14/2022

Don't Miss Friday's Deadline to Provide Feedback to Help Tackle Ohio's Shortage of Direct Care Providers

06/13/2022

Participate in 2022 HME Financial Benchmarking Survey - Responses Due 7/15/22

06/10/2022

AAHomecare Develops FAQs on Ventilator EUA

06/09/2022

Deadline for HCBS Expansion Extended

Source: HomeCare Now

06/08/2022

FTC Launches Inquiry Into Prescription Drug Middlemen Industry

06/07/2022

This Week's Educational Webinars by CGS Administrators, DME MAC Jurisdiction B

06/06/2022

Ohio Seeking Feedback to Help Tackle State's Shortage of Direct Care Providers

Public Urged to Share Feedback by June 17 for Multi-Agency Task Force

06/03/2022

Ohio Medicaid SPBM Website Goes Live

06/02/2022

2022 HME Financial Benchmarking Survey Now Open!

06/01/2022

This Week's Jurisdiction B DME MAC Provider Outreach and Education Webinars

05/31/2022

AAHomecare Develops Messaging for Requesting Relaxed PAP Compliance

05/27/2022

Human Resources Professionals: Antitrust Guidance

Guest Article Provided by Elizabeth Hogue, Esq.

05/26/2022

Public Health Emergency to Remain In Place Beyond Current Mid-July End-Date

HHS Reaffirms Commitment to Giving at Least 60 Days’ Notice Before Ending PHE

05/25/2022

Ohio Olmstead Task Force Organizes Legislative Advocacy Day Around Higher Wages for Direct Care Workers

05/24/2022

CMS Launches New Enhancement to Assist Beneficiaries Preparing for Medicaid & CHIP Eligibility Renewals

05/23/2022

This Week's Educational Webinars by CGS, DME MAC Jurisdiction B

05/20/2022

VGM Group Is Hiring a President to Head Its VGM & Associates Division

05/19/2022

$85M Investment to Grow Ohio’s Behavioral Healthcare Workforce Announced by Governor DeWine

Source: Ohio Association of County Behavioral Health Authorities

05/18/2022

Urgent Call to Drive Support for HR 6641, The DMEPOS Relief Act of 2022

05/17/2022

Last Chance to Register for May 24th CGS Mega Workshop in Louisville

05/16/2022

Elimination of Certificates of Medical Necessity (CMNs) and Durable Medical Equipment Forms (DIFs)

News from DME MAC Jurisdiction B 5/16/2022

05/13/2022

AAHomecare Offers Complimentary Webinar on Introduction to Woundcare

Tuesday, May 24, 2-3 PM Eastern

05/11/2022

VGM 2022 HME Cost of Delivery – The Survey Results are in!

05/10/2022

Time is Running Out to Sign Up for Jurisdiction B DME MAC Mega Workshop

Program Scheduled May 24 in Louisville, Kentucky

05/09/2022

CGS Administrators Provider Outreach and Education Topics for the Week

05/09/2022

Nominate an Outstanding Older Adult in Your Community for the Ohio Senior Citizens Hall of Fame

05/06/2022

Medicaid Managed Care Next Generation Program to Launch In Three Stages

05/05/2022

CMS Announces Removal of CMNs Effective January 1, 2023

05/04/2022

NCART and NRRTS to Host Virtual CRT Congressional Fly-In September 14

05/03/2022

CGS Administrators Provider Outreach and Education Topics for this Week

05/02/2022

May is Older Americans Month; Celebrate Links Between Older Adults and their Communities

Message from the Ohio Department of Aging

04/28/2022

Enforcers Continue to Target Discharge Planners/Case Managers

Guest Article Provided by Elizabeth Hogue, Esq.

04/25/2022

Seats Still Available for In-Person Juris B DME MAC Mega Workshop

Scheduled May 24 in Louisville, Kentucky

04/20/2022

Update on Ohio's Redistricting Process - Where Are We Today?

Overview by OAMES Consultant The Fitzgibbon Group

04/18/2022

CGS Administrators Provider Outreach and Education Topics for this Week

04/13/2022

HHS Extends COVID-19 PHE

04/12/2022

April is Alcohol Awareness Month

A Message from the Ohio Association of County Behavioral Health Authorities Foundation

04/11/2022

This Week's Educational Webinar Offerings by CGS, DME MAC Jurisdiction B

04/08/2022

ALJ Backlog on Track to be Removed by Year-End 

Source: American Association for Homecare Insider

04/06/2022

CMS Announces Eligible Individuals Can Receive Second COVID-19 Booster Shot at No Cost

04/04/2022

Medtrade Will Unite East And West Under One Banner In 2023

03/31/2022

Connect with AAHomecare and OAMES at Medtrade West!

Medtrade West: April 4-6, 2022 - Phoenix Convention Center

03/30/2022

Registration Now Open for Juris B DME MAC Mega Workshop

Scheduled May 24 in Louisville, Kentucky

03/29/2022

Latest Enrollment Figures for Medicare, Medicaid and CHIP

03/28/2022

CMS Approves Ohio’s ARPA Funding Relief for Medicaid DMEPOS Providers

03/24/2022

Provider Network Management & Centralized Credentialing Training Coming Soon

03/23/2022

Governor DeWine's 2022 State of the State Address: 'Seize our Ohio Moment'

03/22/2022

CGS Administrators Provider Outreach and Education Topics for this Week

03/21/2022

Contact Needed Now to Move Medicare Relief Bill HR 6641 Forward

03/18/2022

Last Call for Medtrade East Speaker Submissions

Deadline is Friday, March 25!

03/17/2022

AAHomecare Takes Part in Effort to Prioritize Respiratory Devices for Semiconductor Chip Allocation

03/16/2022

Why Every Provider Must Establish and Maintain a Fraud and Abuse Compliance Program

Guest Article Provided by Elizabeth Hogue, Esq.

03/15/2022

AAHomecare Incontinence Survey for HME Suppliers

Survey Closes Friday, March 18!

03/15/2022

This Week's Educational Webinars by CGS, DME MAC Jurisdiction B

03/14/2022

Last Chance to Register for Wednesday's OAMES Spring Medicaid Webinar

Registration Closes at Noon Tomorrow!

03/10/2022

Ohio Department of Health Shifts to Weekly COVID-19 Data Reporting

03/07/2022

CGS Administrators Provider Outreach and Education Topics this Week

03/03/2022

OAMES Spring Medicaid Webinar to Feature "Next Generation" Managed Care Update

Register Now for March 16 Program

03/01/2022

CRT Industry Webinar Scheduled March 3

Hosted by NCART, NRRTS, US.Rehab, and the Clinician Task Force

02/28/2022

Medtrade West Coming Up April 4-6 in Phoenix - Hope to See You There!

02/25/2022

Critical Period Ahead for Medicare Reimbursement Legislation

Extended House Work Period Provides Opportunity to Build Support and Add Co-Sponsors for H.R. 6641

02/24/2022

Don't Miss OAMES Spring Medicaid Webinar on March 16!

02/23/2022

Medtrade East 2022 Call For Speakers

Deadline is March 25!

02/22/2022

VGM Kicks Off Registration for Heartland 2022

02/21/2022

This Week's Juris B DME MAC Provider Outreach and Education Webinars

02/18/2022

Registration Now Open for OAMES Spring Medicaid Webinar

02/17/2022

Calling HME Providers to Drive Support for Medicare Relief Legislation HR 6641

02/16/2022

CMS Issues Home Oxygen Guidance to DME MACs

AAHomecare Alert 2/14/2022

02/15/2022

New Industry Survey: Updating Delivery Costs And More!

Survey Open Until 2/28/2022

02/14/2022

CGS Administrators Provider Outreach and Education Topics for this Week

02/11/2022

Helpful Tool to Understand HME Industry Shorthand

02/10/2022

Major HME Medicare Reimbursement Legislation Introduced - Game On to Gain Support!

02/08/2022

Jurisdiction B DME MAC Provider Outreach and Education Events This Week

02/07/2022

HHS Updated Guidance: Civil Rights Protections for People with Disabilities for Healthcare Providers

VGM Offers Insight for HME Providers

02/04/2022

Plans in Place for Medicare-Covered COVID-19 Tests Starting in Early Spring

02/02/2022

OAMES Annual Meeting & Exhibition Returns to Westerville This Fall

Save the Date for Nov. 1-2, 2022 Event!

02/01/2022

Older Ohioans, Caregivers: Prepare for Coming Winter Weather

Important Message from Ohio Department of Aging

01/31/2022

CGS Administrators Provider Outreach and Education Topics for this Week

01/27/2022

AAHomecare to Host Virtual Washington Legislative Conference Sept. 21, 2022

01/26/2022

The HME Benchmarking Toolkit is Still Available!

01/25/2022

Jan 28 Is Last Day For Medtrade West Early Rates!

Join Industry Colleagues April 4-6 in Phoenix, Arizona

01/24/2022

Have You Renewed Your 2022 OAMES Membership? 

01/21/2022

Jurisdiction B DME MAC "General ACT" Ask the Contractor Teleconference Call Scheduled Feb. 16

01/19/2022

Update To Prior Authorization List And F2F/WOPD Requirements

Sign Up Now for Ronda Buhrmester's "Live Chat" Tomorrow

01/17/2022

Media Campaign Highlights Value of HME and Need for Market-Based Reimbursements

Source: American Association for Homecare Insider

01/14/2022

Supreme Court Blocks OSHA’s Vaccine; Allows Requirements for Healthcare Workers

Analysis by Legal and HME Industry Sources

01/13/2022

COVID-19 Testing Supplies for Ohio’s K-12 Schools, Colleges, and Universities

01/11/2022

Attention HME Providers! Reminder to Keep Ohio Medicaid Information Current

01/10/2022

CGS Administrators Provider Outreach and Education Topics for this Week

01/06/2022

CMS Announces the Redesigned Competitive Bidding Implementation Contractor Website Homepage

01/05/2022

A Year In Review: 2021 Can Be Summed Up In One Word - Resilience!

Positive Message and Observations from VGM Government Relations

01/04/2022

CGS Administrators Provider Outreach and Education Topics for this Week

01/03/2022

Molina Provider Bulletin: Potential Delay in Member ID Card Distribution

12/31/2021

Ohio Department of Health Aligns with Updated CDC Quarantine and Isolation Guidance

12/30/2021

AAHomecare Provides Analysis on CMS' Recently Released DMEPOS Medicare Rule

12/29/2021

A Fearless Forecast for 2022

Guest Article by Sandra H. Ratchford, Paul Werth Associates

12/28/2021

CGS Administrators Provider Outreach and Education Topics for this Week

12/27/2021

Reminder! Medicare Enrollment Ends Dec. 31

12/23/2021

Don’t Get Left Behind!  Renew OAMES Membership Today!

12/20/2021

AAHomecare’s Outlook and Analysis on Medicare Issues Heading Into 2022

12/17/2021

Congress Needs Feedback on Provider PPE Costs

Participate in Brief Survey for Critical Feedback

12/16/2021

Annual Ohio Medicaid Managed Care Open Enrollment Ends 12/31/21

12/14/2021

Survey on Wheelchair Service and Funding

NCART Shares News on Important Research Project

12/13/2021

CGS Administrators Provider Outreach and Education Topics for this Week

12/10/2021

Senate Approves PAYGO and Sequester Legislation

Breaking News from AAHomecare

12/09/2021

Virtual Ceremony Will Reveal the 2021 HME Woman of the Year

Award Honors Women who Make a Difference in the HME Industry

12/07/2021

Judge Halts Vaccine Mandate for Federal Contractors

Breaking News from AAHomecare

12/06/2021

CGS Administrators Provider Outreach and Education Topics for this Week

12/04/2021

Medtrade West SmartSaver Rates In Effect Through Dec. 10 – Lowest Available Rate!

12/03/2021

Applied Announces New FDA Drug Reporting Service

12/02/2021

Federal Court Pauses CMS COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate For Health Care Workers; Employers May Still Require Employee Vaccination

Guest Article Provided by OAMES Associate Member

12/02/2021

New Medical Director Appointed at Ohio Department of Health and Ohio Department of Aging

12/01/2021

NCART Publishes CRT Telehealth Position Paper

11/30/2021

CGS Administrators Provider Outreach and Education Topics for this Week

11/29/2021

HME Benchmarking Toolkit Is Here! Now With Salary and Benefits Data

11/23/2021

Ohio Department of Aging Seeks Input from Ohioans with Dementia, Their Caregivers

Listening Sessions Will Shape Policy and Programs

11/22/2021

Ohio Medicaid Annual Managed Care Open Enrollment Update

11/19/2021

The Latest on Recoupment of Overpayments

Guest Article Provided by Elizabeth Hogue, Esq.

11/16/2021

This Week's Educational Webinars by CGS, DME MAC Jurisdiction B

11/15/2021

ODM Medical Care Advisory Committee Quarterly Meeting on Thursday

11/12/2021

Researcher: Medicare Advantage Plans Costing Billions More Than They Should

Article Source: HomeCare News

11/11/2021

Thank a Veteran by Hiring a Veteran

Veterans Day Message from Gov. Mike DeWine

11/08/2021

CGS Administrators Provider Outreach and Education Topics for this Week

11/04/2021

DME Not Listed Among Detailed List of Healthcare Provider Types Subject to New CMS Vaccination Regulations

Breaking News from AAHomecare

11/02/2021

Ohio Scholars in Aging Gives College Students Valuable Insights into Aging Services and Policy

Applications for Winter/Spring 2022 Program Open Through Nov. 14

11/01/2021

Congressional Update Message from NCART

10/29/2021

VGM Hosts "Coping With Continued Pandemic/Supply Chain Issues" Webinar on November 9

10/28/2021

Oxygen and Oxygen Equipment Local Coverage Determination L33797 and Related Policy Article A52514 Update

Joint DME MAC Article Posted October 28, 2021

10/25/2021

VGM Calls for Heartland Conference Speakers

Proposals Due by Dec. 17

10/22/2021

Last Chance to Sign Up for Next Week's OAMES 40th Annual Meeting & Exhibition

Early-Bird Rates Extended Until Monday 10/25/21

10/21/2021

VGM Creates Durable Medical Equipment Community Emergency Response Committee

Please Complete Survey by November 11

10/20/2021

CMS Gets the Message: DME Rule Sent to OMB for Final Review

Breaking News from AAHomecare

10/19/2021

Countdown to OAMES Annual Meeting & Exhibition on Oct. 27-28!

Early-Bird Registration Expires 10/21/21!

10/15/2021

HME Advocates Garner 95 Signatures on Congressional Sign-On Letter to CMS and HHS

10/12/2021

2021 HME Woman of the Year Nominations Are Now Open

Nominations Due Oct. 22

10/11/2021

CGS Administrators Provider Outreach and Education Topics for this Week

10/08/2021

Deadline Extended Until Tuesday for Congressional Sign-On Letter!

More Support Needed on DME Rule and Medicare Reimbursement Relief

10/07/2021

It's October! Time to Sign Up for OAMES 40th Annual Meeting & Exhibition!

10/07/2021

Ohio Scholars in Aging Program Seeks the Next Generation of Leaders in Aging Services

Applications Now Being Accepted for Winter/Spring 2022 Program

10/06/2021

ACU-Serve Acquires Pro-Med

10/05/2021

Congressional Sign-on Letter for DME Rule and Medicare Relief Extended Until COB Thursday

10/05/2021

Call for OAMES Board Candidates – Applications Due Nov. 1

10/04/2021

Fall 2021 DME MAC Manual Now Available

10/01/2021

CRT Advocates Seeking Support on Congressional Sign-On Letter

Deadline Extended to Oct. 5

09/29/2021

Support Fast-Moving Congressional Sign-On Letter on DME Rule and Medicare Reimbursement Rates

Letter Closes Oct. 5

09/28/2021

Don't Miss Your Chance to Nominate a HomeCare Hero!

New Deadline Date is Sept. 30!

09/27/2021

"MedtradeMeet" Debuts At Medtrade East

09/24/2021

CMS Will Pay for COVID-19 Booster Shots, Eligible Consumers Can Receive at No Cost

DME MAC Jurisdiction B News 9/24/21 List-Serv

09/22/2021

2021 Ohio Medicaid Managed Care Annual Open Enrollment Is Underway

09/20/2021

Vaccine Mandate and the Health Care Industry

Medtrade Monday Guest Article by Jeffrey Baird, JD and Kelly Custer, JD

09/17/2021

Celebrate National Falls Prevention Week with Free Webinars and Walking Challenges from the Ohio Department of Aging

Sept. 20-24 is National Falls Prevention Awareness Week

09/16/2021

Help Recognize Exceptional Service to the HME Sector

AAHomecare Accepting Nominations Through September 24

09/15/2021

Time Running Out to Sign Up for OAMES Fall Medicaid Webinar on Sept. 22

Registration Closes at Noon on Sept. 21

09/14/2021

Registration Now Open for OAMES 40th Annual Meeting & Exhibition on Oct. 27-28

09/13/2021

Expanding Access to COVID-19 Therapeutics

State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy Update

09/09/2021

Calling On Ohio Providers to Participate in AAHomecare’s Virtual Washington Legislative Conference on September 29

09/08/2021

Two Weeks Until OAMES Fall Medicaid Webinar – Don't Delay! Register Now!

09/07/2021

Don't Miss OAMES 40th Annual Meeting & Exhibition this Fall!

09/06/2021

July 2021 Medicare Supplier Data Shows Minimal Change

Source: American Association for Homecare

09/02/2021

VGM Survey on DME Provider Labor Costs - Please Participate for Critical Input

09/01/2021

Philips Begins Remediation

"HME Newswire" Breaking News

08/31/2021

Resumption of Medicare Targeted Probe and Educate Medical Review Strategy

08/30/2021

CMS Notice to Patients on Respiratory Recall Significantly Lacking in Context

Insight from American Association for Homecare & VGM Government Relations

08/27/2021

Ohio Department of Aging Seeks Community Partners to Host Falls-Prevention Walking Events and Groups

08/25/2021

CMS Expands Medicare Payments for At-Home COVID-19 Vaccinations

08/24/2021

VGM Fulfillment Announces Opening of New Warehouse Location in Pennsylvania

08/23/2021

CGS Administrators Provider Outreach and Education Topics for this Week

08/20/2021

Registration Now Open for OAMES Fall Medicaid Webinar

08/19/2021

ODM Adds Buckeye as Medicaid Managed Care Organization

08/18/2021

CRT Monthly Update Coming Up August 24

Hosted by NCART, NRRTS, U.S. Rehab, and the Clinician Task Force

08/17/2021

VGM Survey on DME Provider Labor Costs

Participate in Brief Survey for Critical Feedback; Responses Due 8/23/21

08/12/2021

OAMES Needs to be Represented in September

08/11/2021

Vanderhoff Named Ohio Department of Health Director

McCloud Returns to Former Post as BWC Administrator

08/10/2021

VGM Releases A Survey Regarding The Pandemic And Subsequent Labor Shortage

08/09/2021

Gov. DeWine Provides COVID-19 Update on Vaccinations, Delta Variant and Continued Local Efforts

08/06/2021

AAHomecare Shares Comments on CMS Home Oxygen NCD Memo

08/05/2021

Additional Data on Bid Results Report for Round 2021 of the DMEPOS Competitive Bidding Program

CBIC Web Site Listserv Message 8/05/2021

08/03/2021

Now What?

Guest Article Provided by Sandra Ratchford, Paul Werth Associates

08/02/2021

Respironics Recall: Latest FDA Guidance

Medtrade Monday Guest Article by Jeffrey S. Baird, JD

07/29/2021

NCART Announces Plans for National CRT Awareness Week

07/27/2021

Hold the Dates for OAMES Fall Educational Events!

07/26/2021

This Week's CGS Administrators Provider Outreach and Education Topics

07/23/2021

Updated Resources Available for Providers Receiving CARES Act PRF Payments

Article Source: American Association for Homecare Insider

07/22/2021

VGM Sends Letter To FDA Asking To Expedite The Approval Of The Philips Respironics Alternative Sound Abatement Foam

07/21/2021

HME/CRT Advocacy Events Offer Virtual Opportunity to Make a Difference

07/20/2021

Medtrade West 2022 – Call For Presentations

Submissions Due by Friday, July 30

07/19/2021

HME News & MiraVista LLC Host Free Webcast on Philips Recall

07/16/2021

DME MAC Jurisdiction B Updated FAQs on Philips Respironics Recall

07/15/2021

Time Running Out to Sign Up for OAMES July 20 Webinar on Important State Issues

07/14/2021

Ohio Medicaid Postpones Phase 1 Go-Live Date for PNM and Centralized Credentialing

07/13/2021

Registration is Officially Open for Medtrade East - Take Advantage of SmartSaver Rates!

07/12/2021

ODA Public Forum: Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias Task Force

07/12/2021

Don't Miss OAMES July 20 Webinar Covering Important State Legislation and Medicaid Updates

07/09/2021

Lend Your Voice to Advocacy Efforts - No Travel Required!

Join Us Sept 29 for AAHomecare's Virtual Washington Legislative Conference

07/08/2021

VGM & Associates Guide To OSHA's COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard

07/07/2021

Court Dismisses Challenge to COVID-19 Vaccination Mandate

Guest Article Provided by Elizabeth Hogue, Esq.

07/06/2021

OAMES Associate Member OxyGo Donates to Urban Community School

Article Source: HomeCare News

07/02/2021

Registration Now Open for OAMES July 20 State Webinar

07/01/2021

Gov. DeWine Signs Ohio's Biennial Budget Bill Effective 7/01/21

07/01/2021

Deadline Approaching for HME Industry Financial Benchmarking Survey

Respond by Close of Business July 9

06/30/2021

Provider Relief Fund Reporting Portal Opens Thursday, July 1

Breaking News from AAHomecare

06/28/2021

Frequently Asked Questions – Philips Respironics Respiratory Products Recall

Notice from CGS Administrators, Jurisdiction B DME MAC

06/28/2021

Relaxation of Requirements During Public Health Emergency

Article Source: Medtrade Monday 6/28/21

06/25/2021

DME MACs Jurisdiction A and D Release Billing Guidance for Respiratory Devices Impacted by Recalls

10/04/2012

2013 Salary Survey Now Underway by Homecare Magazine

09/24/2012

H.R. 6490 - Our Opportunity to Enact the Market Pricing Program and Replace the Medicare Bidding

09/17/2012

Kentucky Passes HME Licensure - Effective September 30, 2012

09/04/2012

House Small Business Committee to Hold Hearing on Sept. 11 on Medicare DME Bidding Problems

08/29/2012

Legislative Alert! Urge Your Representative to Cosponsor Price Bill to Enact Market Pricing Program

08/21/2012

Medicare DME Bidding Round 1 Recompete Registration Now Open

08/09/2012

Expert Debunks Claim that Bidding Doesn't Hurt Beneficiaries

08/01/2012

Kasich Administration Launches Plans to Make Ohio Medicaid Stand-Alone Cabinet Agency

07/26/2012

Study Shows Medicare Bidding Toll on Iowa: 2,500 Jobs Lost, $200 Million In Economic Activity Gone

07/16/2012

Bloomberg Study Questions Medicare's Bidding Program

07/10/2012

2012 HME Financial Benchmark Survey - Get the Results!

07/10/2012

OAMES Member Law Firm Offers Analysis on Supreme Court's Ruling of Accordable Care Act

06/28/2012

Supreme Court Upholds the Individual Mandate in the Healthcare Reform Law

06/12/2012

Ohio Dept of Aging and Veterans Services Announce War Era Story Project

06/06/2012

Ohio Takes Next Steps to Modernize Eligibility Systems

06/06/2012

Caltech Economist: Potential for Disaster Is Built into Bidding System

05/17/2012

"When Competitive Bidding Hurts Patients", Boston Physician Criticizes Medicare Bid Program

05/03/2012

House Hearing May 9 Offers Chance to Highlight Serious Failings of Bidding Program