Helpful Links & Other Information Pertaining to DME Facilities

FAQs on the NABP DMEPOS (Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies) Accreditation Program

» APRIL 10, 2007 - CMS has issued a final rule establishing a competitive bidding program for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) furnished to Medicare beneficiaries under Part B. The law requires that competition under the program begin in 2007 in 10 of the largest metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs), 80 of the largest MSAs in 2009, and additional areas after 2009. Because CMS received more than 2,000 comments on the proposed rule and because the rule is extremely complex, the agency has extended the time line for publication of the final rule until April 30. Diabetic supplies provided by community pharmacies are not included in the competitive bidding process -- however, diabetic supplies provided by mail order are subject to competitive bidding. Click here for a copy of the final rule.


Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC 

Palmetto Government Benefits Administrators

Accreditation Commission for Home Care 

Community Health Accreditation Program 

Association for Home & Hospice of NC 

American Association for Homecare 

North Carolina General Assembly  

North Carolina Department of Transportation 

North Carolina Respiratory Care Board

Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations

American Medical Association 

American Pharmacists Association 

Center for Disease Control & Prevention

NC Association of Medical Equipment Services

Medicaid - NC Division of Medical Assistance