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Competitive Bidding Update Announces Lead Items, Pricing
AAHomecare Urges Support for Letter to Delay Ostomy, Urological Supplies Inclusion in Competitive Bidding
Letter to CMS Administrator Mehmet Oz will close Feb. 20.
The American Association for Homecare (AAHomecare) … [Read more...]
CGS Announces Pre-Payment Review for Urological Supplies Claims from New Suppliers
The DME MAC will send additional documentation requests for selected claims.
CGS Administrators, the Jurisdictions B and C DME … [Read more...]
CMS Catheter Changes: HCPCS Codes, Narratives, Standard Written Order Guidance for 2026
Three new codes become effective on Jan. 1.
Ringing in the new year will include significant … [Read more...]
Inside the Final Rule: Competitive Bidding Additions, Annual Accreditation Among Major Changes
The home health final rule's sweeping changes will impact DMEPOS providers and the Medicare beneficiaries they support.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services … [Read more...]
The Industry Responds: On Competitive Bidding, Accreditation, HME’s Future
Leaders and subject-matter experts spoke out on the home health final rule.
The 762-page home health final rule — released on … [Read more...]
DME MACs Publish Final Urological Supplies LCD
The new verbiage includes a change for patients with spinal cord injuries.
The Medicare DME MAC contractors have published an … [Read more...]
BD Launches PureWick Portable Collection System for Personal Urine Management
The lightweight system was designed for on-the-go wheelchair riders.
The latest launch from Becton, Dickinson and … [Read more...]
Former FDA Official Warns Against CMS Competitive Bidding Expansion
A former U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) … [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.
The American Association for Homecare (AAHomecare) … [Read more...]