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Durable Medical Equipment (DME)

Equipment that helps people with illnesses or injuries, like oxygen tanks, wheelchairs, or hospital beds, that can withstand repeated use and is primarily for medical purposes.

DMEPOS

An acronym standing for Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies, which is a broad category of health-related items often covered by Medicare.

Competitive Bidding Program

A Medicare program where suppliers of medical equipment and services compete to offer items at the lowest price, and Medicare then uses these bids to set its payment rates.

Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS)

The top official of the U.S. government department responsible for public health and social programs, including the Medicare program.

Non-Competitive Bidding Areas

Geographic regions where Medicare's competitive bidding program for durable medical equipment is not actively determining payment rates.

Transition Rule

A temporary method used by Medicare to calculate payment amounts when moving from one payment system or rate structure to another, often blending old and new rates.

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