Mark Higley

Vice President, Regulatory Affairs, The VGM Group, Inc.

[Liz Beaulieu @hmeliz]

@MarkJHigley @VGMAssociates provides analysis and commentary on release of pivotal bids for Round 2021. #hmenews https://t.co/HIZ9j7IsOn

[Mark Higley @MarkJHigley]

@woodlink3 @OriginalMcLovin @aahomecare @VGMGovRelations Call me! Too many permutations...3195049515...if it goes to VM I’ll call back (you know that!)

[Mark Higley @MarkJHigley]

@OriginalMcLovin @woodlink3 @aahomecare @VGMGovRelations So let’s continue...once 90 days have passed...let’s call it end of January...the bonds are no longer enforceable. Medicare enforcement is; just not the bonding company

[Mark Higley @MarkJHigley]

@OriginalMcLovin @woodlink3 @aahomecare @VGMGovRelations 90 days after contracting agreement. By way of example, if prices are published Sept 30, and contract offers are sent out Oct 30, with a 30 day period to “sign” (if you are under medium you must; you can opt out if above) but if below you are out of risk 90 days later

[Mark Higley @MarkJHigley]

Yes they expire 90 days after contracting. Bottom line: $50K peril ends a la bonding company but Medicare maintains its ability to monitor appropriate contract service. In simpler terms, the agency (via its contractor CBIC/Palmetto) can still enforce the terms.

[Joe O’Neal @OriginalMcLovin]

@woodlink3 @aahomecare @VGMGovRelations @MarkJHigley Please correct me if I’m wrong, but weren’t the bidding surety bonds only good for 90 days?

[ACMESA @ACMESAHME]

Full house of NC, VA and WV providers learning lots of info! It’s not too late to pop in! Thanks to @MarkJHigley @kimb_aa @MedBillDME @carolinekuhn16 @MiriamLieber and @vanHalemGroup for being part of Day 1. #ACMESA2020

[Mark Higley @MarkJHigley]

Very proud to offer opening session for the Florida Alliance for Home Care Services in the Tallahassee Legislative meetings. Very energized members!!

[AAHomecare @aahomecare]

This team, with Cara Bachenheimer, @kimb_aa, and @MarkJHigley, have been making the rounds to prepare providers to #BidSmart2019. Today they are presenting at the Bid Smart Summit 2019: Dallas, TX. Get the tools and resources you need at: https://t.co/TEasHUuINB

[John Gallagher @JEGallagher]

Outstanding turnout for @ACMESAHME conference at Wrightsville Beach... @MarkJHigley kicks off the Conf w Presentation on Competitive Bidding!!

[John Gallagher @JEGallagher]

What an honor to meet Ms. Wheelchair USA ~ Brittany Hawley at @ACMESAHME Conference in Wrightsville Beach. Incredible young Lady #TasselswithoutBattiers

[Mark Higley @MarkJHigley]

@RoseSchafhauser @VGMGovRelations Honored to be back in Phoenix Rose!! Enjoyed the conference...invite me back!!!

[The VGM Group @VGMGroupInc]

Packed house for Mark Higley's competitive bidding pre-Heartland event! #BidSmart2019

[ACMESA @ACMESAHME]

Our Round 2021 bidding workshop allow participants to use and understand the bid calculator. Great information from Kim, Cara, and ⁦@MarkJHigley⁩ 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[AAHomecare @aahomecare]

The Round 2021 DME #CompetitiveBidding window opens this June! It'll be here faster than you think. The A Team - Kim Brummett, Cara Bachenheimer, & @MarkJHigley are at @ACMESAHME today educating bidders. You can see them in person in Nashville on June 5 - https://t.co/rUNPSSp5XH

[Mark Higley @MarkJHigley]

@JEGallagher https://t.co/9iJXjoLz6J. I got picked up in Cedar Rapids as well! (John and I are both Delta Diamonds). My transport was more fun...right to Gate 3!!!

[Mark Higley @MarkJHigley]

@Delta Received email re new version .17 on app allows you to select upgrade seat from seat map and system will offer mileage needed to select that seat. Attempted to do that on future reservations in comfort to first but only $ option comes up. No mileage choice. Ideas??

[Mark Higley @MarkJHigley]

@VGMGovRelations @HOMES_NE And the session before this one (shown) was even more informative, fascinating and utterly gripping!! Signed: the speaker). Smiles to Ronda...mark

[Mark Higley @MarkJHigley]

@VGMGovRelations @HOMES_NE And the session before this one (shown) was even more informative, fascinating and utterly gripping!! Signed: the speaker). Smiles to Ronda...mark

[Mark Higley @MarkJHigley]

Thanks Ohio OAMES board and Kam for inviting me over the last 15 years! I’m honored...(so invite me back!!)

[OAMES @OhioHME]

Mark Higley @VGMGroupInc fills the room as always! This year's update digs into the Medicare #HME rules changes coming Jan 1 and shares data-based commentary on where the industry is today. Good stuff!

[Mark Higley @MarkJHigley]

Awww I’m humbled..back at ya colleague!!!

[John Gallagher @JEGallagher]

Was an honor to speak w @MarkJHigley at MAMES @mameshme Conference ~ great turnout