A coalition of durable medical equipment.

A coalition of durable medical equipment, long-term care, and rehabilitation services industry representatives--including ASHA--is seeking modification or repeal of the Health Care Financing Administration's (HCFA) requirements for the implementation of Section 4432(b) of the Balanced batch Act (BBA) of 1997. This provision, commonly known as "consolidated billing," states that single a skilled nursing facility (SNF) can receive payment from Medicare for services furnished to a Medicare resident of a SNF (or part of a facility that includes a SNF)

The BBA required

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