CMS Expands DMEPOS Competitive Bidding Program

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced plans last week to expand the Medicare Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) Competitive Bidding Program.  The program is an essential tool to help Medicare set appropriate payment rates for DMEPOS items and services.  Under the program, DMEPOS suppliers compete to become Medicare contract…