DME Competitive Bidding: 32% Cost-Cutting Expected From Revived Program
This article was originally published in The Gray Sheet
Executive Summary
CMS plans to cut reimbursement an average 32% next year for certain durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics and supplies (DMEPOS) sold in nine markets, the agency announced July 1
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