Professionals in the durable medical equipment, … [Read more...]
HME Business Webinar: Getting Ready for Upcoming DMEPOS, Accreditation Changes
CMS Launches IDea Challenge to Protect Beneficiary Information
The challenge will take place in person in November.
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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...]
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...]
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.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services … [Read more...]
DME Spending to Top $120 Billion by 2033, CMS Projects
The forecast was part of the national spending projections report from the CMS Office of the Actuary.
Each year, the U.S. Centers for Medicare & … [Read more...]
CMS Releases NCD for Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation for CRF from COPD
The new national coverage determination covers respiratory assist devices and home mechanical ventilators.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services … [Read more...]