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.
Monday, January 5, 2009
Happy New Year Medicare Beneficiaries
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced it is requiring certain durable medical equipment suppliers, including pharmacists, to post a surety bond. In addition, CMS believes a large number of suppliers will elect not to accredit or bond their businesses, remarkably, they also believe beneficiary access WILL NOT be significantly affected.
