On Friday, CMS updated its Durable Medical Equipment Center page with information on implementing provisions in the CURES bill signed into law earlier this month.  The update covers the additional 6-month delay to the application of bidding-derived pricing reductions for complex rehab technology accessories used with Group 3 power wheelchairs, as well as retroactive relief for the second phase of bidding-derived cuts for rural and non-bid area providers from July 1 through Dec. 31,...

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American Association for Homecare members will receive discounted pricing on DMEPOS surety bonds and liability insurance from VGM Insurance tailored to the home medical equipment business, according to an agreement announced today at Medtrade. Under the new program, AAHomecare members will receive a 10 percent discount on surety bond premiums and liability insurance premiums.  In addition, VGM offers other insurance products designed especially for HME providers, including property, business...

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