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CMS Launches IDea Challenge to Protect Beneficiary Information
OIG: Skin Substitute Trends ‘Raise Major Concerns’ for Wound Care Fraud, Waste, Abuse
A new study, however, warns against "one-size-fits-all" reimbursement methodology.
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DME MACs Issue October HCPCS Code Changes
The new codes go into effect Oct. 1, 2025.
The DME MAC contractors have released the list of … [Read more...]
AAHomecare Submits Comments on Proposed Rule for DMEPOS Competitive Bidding, Accreditation
The association described annual accreditation as "impossible" and objected to a range of proposed competitive bidding changes.
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8 of 8,000: Providers, Clinicians, Patients Comment on Proposed Rule
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has received more than 8,000 submissions during the comment period that closes Aug. 29.
The public comment period for the Centers for … [Read more...]
AAHomecare: Competitive Bidding Plan in Proposed Rule Is Unworkable, Must Be Changed
The association urged all stakeholders to act immediately to prevent 'asteroid' from impacting home medical equipment.
Tom Ryan, the CEO/president for the American … [Read more...]
DME MACs Release Proposed LCDs for External Infusion Pumps, Knee Orthoses
Virtual public meetings will be held on Aug. 27 to discuss both proposed local coverage determinations.
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HHS: CMS Restarting Process of Identifying Americans Enrolled in Duplicate Medicaid, CHIP, ACA Plans
Eliminating duplicate enrollments is projected to save taxpayers approximately $14 billion per year, the Department of Health & Human Services said.
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Accreditation Under Scrutiny: Proposed Rule Details CMS Concerns with Accrediting Organizations, DMEPOS Suppliers
The proposed rule was published in the Federal Register on July 2.
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CMS Proposes 2026 Changes to DMEPOS Accreditation, Prior Authorization; Remains Silent on Competitive Bidding ‘Improvements’
The calendar year 2026 Home Health Prospective Payment System proposed rule fact sheet was released June 30.
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