MEDICARE DME SUPPLIERS WOULD REFUND COST OF ITEMS SOLD INAPPROPRIATELY UNDER BILL PASSED BY CONGRESS; NEW IOLS WOULD GET PAYMENT ADJUSTMENT PROCESS
This article was originally published in The Gray Sheet
Executive Summary
Medical equipment suppliers would be required to refund to beneficiaries the cost of durable medical equipment (DME) items provided in violation of certain Medicare coverage rules under legislation passed Oct. 8 by the House and Senate. The bill is expected to be signed by President Clinton before the end of the year.