The proposed rule from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) takes a critical look at current accreditation policies and procedures for suppliers who bill Medicare for durable medical equipment, prosthetic, orthotics and supplies (DMEPOS). The proposed rule — published in the Federal Register on July 2 as the Calendar Year 2026 Home Health…
Proposed Rule in Depth: CMS Scrutinizes Accrediting Organizations, DMEPOS Suppliers
2026 Proposed Rule: CMS Recommends Annual DMEPOS Accreditation, Prior Authorization Changes
The changes were listed in the proposed rule for the calendar year 2026 home health prospective payment system.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) wants Medicare durable medical equipment (DME) providers to be re-accredited annually, and also wants to change the prior authorization process for suppliers billing Medicare. The proposed changes were listed in the Calendar Year 2026 Home Health Prospective Payment System Proposed Rule Fact Sheet, CMS-1828-P, released June 30.…