SUPPLIERS: Prepare Yourself For Looming DME Quality Standards

Why This Topic Matters

Suppliers need to understand the timing and scope of CMS’s DMEPOS quality standards so they can prepare for accreditation-related requirements and remain positioned for Medicare participation as competitive bidding moves forward.

Article Sections

1. Quality standards and accreditation timeline

   Overview of CMS’s expected release of final supplier quality standards and the related rulemaking steps still ahead. The section places the changes in the context of Medicare supplier accreditation.

2. Three steps to successful accreditation preparation

   General preparation guidance for suppliers as they evaluate the coming accreditation process. The section discusses reviewing outside assistance, identifying likely accreditation organizations, and thinking about timing.

3. Don't waste time in line

   Discussion of why suppliers may want to begin preparing sooner rather than later. The section addresses the broader adoption timeline and the expected pace of accreditation activity.