July 13, 2010
NEW INFORMATION REGARDING DMEPOS ACCREDITATION FOR PHARMACIES
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announces the availability of a new fact sheet that discusses changes The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) made to the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act (MIPPA) of 2008. The changes extend the deadline for pharmacies to submit to the Secretary evidence of accreditation until January 1, 2011.
In addition, pharmacies that furnish durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics and supplies (DMEPOS) may qualify for an exemption to such requirements if the pharmacy meets certain criteria.
For more information on these changes and criteria, please see the fact sheet at the following link