On March 9, 2012, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) released a final rule that modifies several of the durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (“DMEPOS”) supplier standards. Most notably, the final rule modifies restrictions on the “direct solicitation” of Medicare beneficiaries by DMEPOS suppliers. CMS stated in the final rule that
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Medicare Providers and Suppliers Continue in the Spotlight: Medicare Providers and Suppliers Continue in the Spotlight
By George B. Breen, Amy Lerman & Emily Bajcsi on
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Expansion of the DMEPOS Competitive Bidding Program; Legislative Inquiry Related to Fraud and Abuse Enforcement Actions; and Automated Pre-Enrollment Provider Screening
by George B. Breen, Amy F. Lerman, Emily E. Bajcsi, Deepa B. Selvam
In order to be prepared for upcoming changes and to respond to new initiatives, providers and suppliers participating…