The panel of 5 DME industry representatives built a strong case for repeal of competitive bidding, which seemed to be strongly supported by the Small Business Committee members attending the hearing on February 11. Subcommittee Chairman Heath Shuler (D-N.C.) indicated that his intention of the hearing was to “…discuss the importance of ending the program entirely.” Bill Griffin, President/CEO of Griffin Home Health Care was one of the representatives providing testimony for the House Committee.