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HHS: CMS Restarting Process of Identifying Americans Enrolled in Duplicate Medicaid, CHIP, ACA Plans
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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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.
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New NIH, CMS Partner to Build ‘Data Platform’ for Research on Autism, Chronic Diseases
Some stakeholders are concerned over patient privacy amidst initial reports that the Department of Health & Human Services would compile an autism “registry.”
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Commentary: Why HME Should Be Front and Center in Dr. Oz’s CMS Plans
Home medical equipment is a cost-effective way to manage chronic conditions and prevent secondary complications.
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New CMS Administrator Mehmet Oz Lays Out Medicare, Medicaid Agendas
Improving cost transparency and prioritizing preventive health measures are among new CMS goals.
Mehmet Oz, M.D., the new administrator of the … [Read more...]
HHS Begins ‘Transformation’ that Will Impact CMS’s Workforce, Structure
Approximately 300 employees for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services are expected to be laid off.
In what it’s describing as a “transformation,” the … [Read more...]
ITEM Coalition Sends 75/25 Reimbursement Rate Letter to Congressional Leaders
More than 30 advocacy organizations are urging Congress to protect access to home medical equipment.
The ITEM Coalition has sent a letter to … [Read more...]