With only a week until the bid window closes (September 18) in the next round of competitive bidding, durable medical equipment stakeholders are anticipating some reimbursement relief with several auction improvements. Mark will explain the major changes to the methodologies for obtaining contracts, and offer some insight into the likely outcomes. No contract offer? There are some mitigating alternatives, including subcontracting, and partial stock acquisitions. This session will allow sufficient time for questions and discussion.