CRE Launches An Investigation of the CMS Accreditation Program

Based upon a series of allegations made by DME suppliers and consultants in the CRE Discussion Forum,  CRE is launching an investigation of the CMS Accrediation program. The allegations are set forth at  http://www.thecre.com/Forum/?p=1420

The investigation will be conducted by experienced IG investigators and will be performed in a transparent manner, meaning CRE’s analyses and requests for information will be presented on the Discussion Forum at http://www.thecre.com/Forum/

CRE requests that its  audience provide relevant background information to CRE through the Discussion Forum. http://www.thecre.com/Forum/

 Annoymous submissions are accepted.

CMS Will Not Grant An Extension for DME Accreditation

CRE has had extensive discussions with CMS regarding accreditation. CMS has decided not to grant an extension to DME providers. In arriving at this decision, CMS has given serious consideration to several Congressional mandates, including patient access and Congressionally mandated deadlines.

CRE Requests CMS Extension of DMEPOS Supplier Accreditation Deadline

CRE has requested an extension of the DMEPOS supplier accreditation deadline because of the backlog at accrediting organizations. Failure to grant the extension will result in a serious curtailment of services to beneficiaries, particularly in rural areas. The CRE request lays out in painstaking detail the legal authority of CMS to grant the extension.

Please post your views on the Discussion Forum at http://www.thecre.com/Forum/