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HHS/CMS RIN: 0938-AP59 Publication ID: Fall 2008 
Title: ●Limited Changes to the Competitive Acquisition of Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies (DMEPOS)(CMS-1561-IFC) 
Abstract: This interim final rule as mandated by section 154 of MIPPA requires the temporary delay of Round 1 of the DMEPOS Competitive Bidding Program such that a new competition occurs excluding certain services. Section 154 of MIPPA establishes other requirements for the program such as providing a process for giving suppliers feedback on missing financial documents and mandating the disclosure of subcontractors under a competitive bidding program. Section 154 also mandates additional refinements to be implemented before phasing in future rounds of the program. 
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services(HHS)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: First time published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Stage 
Major: Undetermined  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 42 CFR 414   
Legal Authority: 42 USC 1302    42 USC 1395hh    42 USC 1395rr(b)(1)   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
Interim Final Rule  11/00/2008    
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined  Government Levels Affected: None 
Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Lorrie Ballantine
Technical Advisor
Department of Health and Human Services
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Mail Stop C5-08-17, 7500 Security Boulevard,
Baltimore, MD 21244
Phone:410 786-4499
Email: lorrie.ballantine@cms.hhs.gov