Medicare and Medicaid
H. D. Smith Voices Support for the Fairness in Medicare Bidding Act
Published in Managed Care Weekly Digest, July 25th, 2011
2011 JUL 25 -- H. D. Smith, among the nation's largest pharmaceutical wholesalers, announced its support for H.R. 1041, also known as the Fairness in Medicare Bidding Act. Introduced by Representatives Jason Altmire (D-PA) and Glenn Thompson (R-PA), the bill seeks to repeal the Medicare Durable Medical Equipment Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies (DMEPOS) competitive bidding program included in the Medicare Modernization Act of 2003 (MMA).
The DMEPOS program created as part of MMA sought to reduce the Medicare excess product cost while assuring beneficiary access to quality care providers. However; the program's unclear standards have impacted negatively...
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