Tweet On October 31, 2019, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released its 2020 End Stage Renal Disease/Durable Medical Equipment Payment final rule. In addition to changes to payments under the end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and durable medical equipment (DME) programs, the rule includes changes to payment for renal dialysis, the ESRD quality [...] Read More
On December 27, CMS issued a State Medicaid Director letter to explain new limitations on federal financial participation for durable medical equipment (DME) in Medicaid. Beginning on January 1, 2018 (as required by Section 5002 of the 21st Century Cures Act), federal reimbursement to states for DME expenditures in Medicaid will be limited to the […]
Read MoreOn March 15, 2016 CMS announced the payment rates for seven product categories in 90 Competitive Bidding Areas throughout the country. In addition, CMS also announced the payment rates for the National Mail Order Program for Diabetic Supplies. CMS will begin offering contracts to suppliers who submitted bids and CMS will announce the list of suppliers this […]
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