Archive for December 2014
Next phase in Medicare DMEPOS competitive bidding announced
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced the new bidding timeline for Round 2 recompete and the national mail-order recompete of the Medicare Durable Medical Equipment, (DME) Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies (DMEPOS) Competitive Bidding Program. The 63-day window opens on Jan. 22, 2015 and runs through March 25, 2015. On Nov. 6,…
Read MoreCMS delays enforcement of Medicare Part D rule
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced that it is delaying enforcement of the requirements in 42 CFR § 423.120(c)(6) for the Medicare Advantage and prescription drug benefit (Medicare Part D) programs until Dec. 1, 2015. In May, CMS finalized (CMS-4159-F), a rule aimed at combating fraud and abuse in the Part D program.…
Read MoreCMS cracking down on fraudsters
Federal agencies are stepping up their efforts to go after providers who engage in healthcare fraud and abuse. On Dec. 3, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid services issued new rules designed to crack down on what the agency refers to as “bad actors,†as part of an effort to increase oversight of Medicare providers,…
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