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CMS Final Rule Revises Durable Medical Equipment Definition and Finalizes DMEPOS Competitive Bidding Program Regulations

(November 10, 2011)

On November 10, 2011, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will publish in the Federal Register a final rule (CMS-1577-F) that revises the definition of durable medical equipment (DME) and finalizes previously made statutorily required changes to the Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies (DMEPOS) competitive acquisition program.