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GAO finds gaps in equpment-supplier oversight

August 5, 2008 — 10:15am ET | By Anne Zieger
A series of tests conducted on behalf of the Government Accountability Office has found significant weaknesses in CMS's medical-equipment supplier screening process. In a new report, the agency... Read more...

Senate bill filed to block DME competitive-bidding program

June 19, 2008 — 11:12am ET | By Anne Zieger
Senate leaders have joined colleagues in the the House in sponsoring a bill which would delay a Medicare program calling for competitive billing on durable medical equipment. As things stand, the... Read more...

Groups file lawsuits challenging Medicare DME demo project

June 12, 2008 — 6:59am ET
Groups opposed to CMS's controversial Medicare program requiring competitive bidding for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics and supplies have filed lawsuits to try and stop the program... Read more...

Competitive DME bidding could save CMS $1B

March 24, 2008 — 7:59am ET
A new CMS analysis suggests that its new competitive bidding program for Medicare DME suppliers might save $1 billion in 2009 alone. Right now, CMS pays for DME under a listed price, but under the... Read more...