DME Suppliers Face Big Changes Next Year

Of the winning contract slots, 30% are set aside for small suppliers—those with gross revenue of $3.5 million or less per year.

For a list of accrediting bodies, bidding criteria, and other details, see www.cms.hhs.gov/CompetitiveAcqforDMEPOS

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Wheelchairs are among the DME items that will be subject to a new competitive bidding process being phased in by Medicare. ©Digital Stock 1996