Medicare's changes to the way it pays for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics and other supplies has saved the federal government over $4 billion over five years, according to the ...

The treatment and management of many conditions and diseases requires the use of medical equipment. When these items are not intended to be thrown away after use — think a wheelchair that’s used for ...

Medicare covers various durable medical equipment (DME) if a healthcare professional prescribes them. People should ensure that the DME supplier participates with Medicare. Covered DME ranges from ...

On September 26, 2024, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Medicare Administrative Contractors (DME MACs), Noridian Healthcare Solutions, LLC and CGS ...

Pandemic-related breaks in global supply chains for drugs and essential medical supplies are affecting the more than 4.5 million people who receive health care at home and the companies they count on ...

Dear Toni: I order my diabetic supplies from a mail-order program through my employer benefits. Recently, I have been laid off and had to enroll in Medicare. I received a letter stating my supplier ...

Humana has reached an agreement with two national organizations to provide Durable Medical Equipment (DME) services to help Humana Medicare Advantage HMO members receive home healthcare. The national ...

As 2026 approaches, many Americans on Medicare are bracing for changes to how much they pay for coverage. Every year, the ...

This article is the latest in the Health Affairs Forefront major series, Medicare and Medicaid Integration. The series features analysis, proposals, and commentary that will inform policies on the ...

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