Short-Term Goals

• Have at least one member in every Congressional district.

• Unify the message projected to the industry & Washington.

• Continue to work with industry and Congress to repeal competitive bidding (HR3790).

• Support HR2373, the bill to repeal the 36-month cap on oxygen payments. To achieve this repeal in a “budget neutral” manner, NAIMES has proposed a revised payment policy for home oxygen therapy.

• Continue to work with Congress for appropriate responsibilities and penalties for physicians and practitioners regarding the PECOS system.

• Support keeping the first month purchase option for all power mobility.

• Work with CMS to mitigate the effects of multiple administrative and regulatory audits, such as RAC, CERT, and ZPIC.

• Cultivate relationships with other entities supporting the goals of NAIMES.

• Have 500 members by the end of 2010.

Mid-Term Goals

• Continue to work with the industry and Congress to complete 2010 legislative agenda.

• Work towards changing the image of the industry through direct interaction and personal relationships with Congress.

• Support candidates in the 2010 election that support DME providers as a vital part of the health care solution.

• Launch the DMEHelp® PAC and begin building a war chest.

• Have $50,000 in PAC contributions by the end of 2010.

• Have 1000 members by the end of 2011.

Long-Term Goals

• Continue ongoing development of industry needs.

• Have 3,000 members by the end of 2012.

• Have $150,000 in PAC contributions by the end of 2011.