AdvaMed lauds DME legislation
This article was originally published in The Gray Sheet
Executive Summary
The Medicare Durable Medical Equipment Access Act of 2005 will ensure continued Medicare beneficiary access to medical technologies in a competitive bidding process, trade association says in Sept. 12 letter of support. Introduced July 28, the bill (HR 3559) adds patient protections to the Medicare Modernization Act (1"The Gray Sheet" Aug. 8, 2005, In Brief). AdvaMed commends the inclusion of quality standards in the competitive acquisition process and the demand for evidence, prior to implementation, that the program will generate at least 10% in savings. The group also praises measures to ensure equal opportunity for small businesses. CMS' proposed rule on DME competitive bidding is expected this fall...