Bill Popomaronis, R.Ph., NCPA vice president, home health and long term care pharmacy services, provides his thoughts and explanations on the latest DME information from CMS.
At least five winning suppliers are anticipated per competitive bid area.
The supplier capacity is calculated to ensure that the expected beneficiary
demand, in the CBA for the items in the product category, is met. Suppliers’
estimated capacity will be limited to 20% to ensure that at least five suppliers
are awarded a contract, if at least five eligible suppliers submit bids within the
product categories. Remember that 30% of the winning suppliers must be small providers.
That is 1.5 small suppliers right? Any one-half suppliers bidding in the first round?
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