Repeal Bill Is Out of the Gate with 20 Cosponsors

The bipartisan House bill to repeal "competitive" bidding, H.R. 1041, gained a quick 20 cosponsors last week as a result of concerns expressed by providers and patients at the 2011 AAHomecare Washington Legislative Conference. The legislation was introduced by Congressmen Glenn Thompson (R-Pa.) (pictured at right) and Jason Altmire (D-Pa.). The House members who have cosponsored so far represent a near-perfect balance of Republicans and Democrats, revealing the broad support for repealing the misguided and poorly designed bidding program. Urge your member of Congress to co-sponsor today!