Could the Medicare Part D clearinghouse for meetings be replicated for Money Follows the Person?
Dr. McClellan said that that is a good idea and that interested groups should follow up with his staff.[3] Durable Medical Equipment CMS Update Dr. McClellan reported that the final regulations were out for Durable Medical Equipment, and that CMS is setting up a competitive bidding program, which will begin to be implemented in the 2007 fiscal year. Initially, the bidding program will be available only in metropolitan areas. CMS is currently finalizing the regulations that will guide the program. Durable Medical Equipment Question and Answer If Medicare cuts costs by giving people inferior medical equipment from the start, they will see higher costs later for secondary conditions, such as pressure ulcers. Dr. McClellan agreed with that view, and stressed that Medicare rules are not designed to prevent people from getting needed equipment. The National Coverage Determination (NCD) and Local Coverage Determination (LCD) rules are designed to stop fraud, make appropriate payments, and get
