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Strategic Reports present information that enable managers to better deal with current and forecast industry conditions.  New reports are published as conditions change, so revisit this page from time to time.

Market Intelligence for MSA's
These reports are essential for Providers planning to bid for a Medicare contract.  There are 69 different reports, one for each MSA that has been selected by CMS for  the next round of bidding (except New Orleans, LA).  It is also useful for manufacturers.

Users will be able to:
  • Make more informed bids
  • Size up the competition
  • Identify market opportunities (regardless of competitive bidding)
  • Spot market challenges

For each zip code in an MSA the report details:
  • Spending by Medicare
  • Total Spending for DME
  • Senior Population
  • Total Population
  • Trends in population & spending
  • Providers with Medicare numbers
  • more

Prices range from $100 - $250
Look at a sample by clicking here
(A Microsoft Excel file)


Competitive Assessment of MSA's
This report examines 148 of the largest MSA's.  Each had a population of greater than 275,000 in the last census. 

It is a powerful tool for:
DME providers to select locations,
DME manufacturers to target territories
Investors to target acquisitions

For each of the MSA's the report shows:
Spending and trends for Medicare and All Other          Payers
Demographics and trends
Supply / Demand Indicators
Rankings of Opportunities

Look at a sample by clicking here
This Strategic Report provides crucial information starting with the impact each provision of MMA will make and lists detailed recommendations for succeeding after MMA. This report will help you quantify the impact and timing of MMA on your company, anticipate the responses of the competitive forces affecting your company, and formulate appropriate strategies for success.

To see the table of contents, click here
Succeeding in Homecare After MMA
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