I. Background In the December 30, 2015 final rule (80 FR 81674) titled "Medicare Program; Prior Authorization Process for Certain Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies ...

The latest DME prior authorization rule has some healthcare experts furrowing their brows, concerned the regulation’s focus on cost control may come at the expense of efficient patient care. Jordan ...

A pre-authorization process for certain medical supplies has worked to bring down costs in sample studies and will help prevent questionable billing practices. That's the word from the Centers for ...

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued a final rule specific to the ordering of durable medical equipment (DME) such as hospital beds, prosthetics, orthotics and other supplies.

A new federal rule that requires prior authorization for certain durable medical equipment could lead to extra paperwork for physicians and frustration for patients, according to an article from ...

In a move meant to prevent fraud while protecting access to medically necessary supplies, the CMS on Tuesday issued a final rule (PDF) that mandates prior authorization for some durable medical ...

Comments are due in less than a month on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) proposals to make significant structural reforms to Medicare’s Competitive Bidding Program (“CBP”) for ...

CMS has issued a final rule to establish a prior authorization process for certain durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) that are often subject to unnecessary use.