32 senators favor considering outside-the-home factors when prescribing wheelchairs and other DME

Article Overview

This article covers a policy dispute over Medicare criteria for prescribing wheelchairs and other durable medical equipment, with senators urging CMS and HHS to consider factors beyond the home setting. It is relevant to professionals who follow Medicare coverage policy, durable medical equipment prescribing rules, and federal health agency guidance. The piece summarizes the political and administrative context, including CMS’s existing approach, congressional concerns, and responses from patient advocates.