Accreditation and Competitive Bidding Fast Facts

FAQs
(PDF 137kb)What are the most frequently asked questions from pharmacists regarding accreditation and competitive bidding? Find the answers here.

Focus on Pharmacy Law - "How to Prepare for Competitive Bidding"
Prepared by Jeffrey S. Baird and his Health Care Group, this newsletter offers timely information on Medicare reimbursement rules, anti-kickback and Stark statutes and regulations, and formal and informal guidance from CMS and its contractors, the HHS Office of Inspector General, and the Department of Justice.

Will pharmacists participate in DME accreditation and competitive bidding. Results of a June 2006 survey...(PDF 28kb)

Quick read summary of the CMS competitive acquisition program (CAP)

Quality standards for suppliers of Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS)

• What is Final Rule FR-1540-F? Details certain provisions concerning DMEPOS competitive bidding. All Medicare Part B suppliers must obtain accreditation, and meet CMS quality standards. (PDF 1.39mb)
  Does your pharmacy meet CMS quality standards? CMS has published new quality standards for suppliers of Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS)
• Competitive Acquisition for DMEPOS New Quality Standards (Website Link)
• New Quality Standards for Suppliers of Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies [PDF, 90KB] - posted 8/15/06 (PDF 90kb)
• NCPA/NACDS efforts to exempt pharmacists from accreditation requirements… (PDF 149kb)