Since DME accreditation and competitive bidding requirements were proposed in MMA 2003, I’ve tried my best to share information with good, hard-working pharmacists, so each of you can ask the appropriate questions and make good business decisions for your pharmacy. Frankly, there are no right or wrong answers. And, the battle continues through NCPA to limit the impact of these burdensome requirements on your business. Each day, every one of you does what’s best for your patients. I know…I did it myself for 20 years.
Please do not hesitate to challenge me to do a better job for you. I can be reached directly at NCPA at 703-838-2644.
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.
