

Performance Improvement 2008. Do Durable Medical Equipment Suppliers Comply with Medicare Supplier Standards?
Researchers conducted unannounced visits to suppliers of Medicare durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) in three South Florida counties to determine their compliance with selected Medicare supplier standards. CMS reported that payments for DMEPOS reached $10 billion in fiscal year 2005. DMEPOS are covered under M