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Date:11/3/2009

however these two programs and the pending competitive bidding program will do little to stop it. CMS must act to stop fraud and abuse by preventing criminal elements from entering the DME industry, not by harming patients with programs which limit access to care."

It is quite probable more small independent suppliers won't be able to afford this double whammy of costly new requirements and be driven out of business. This will leave patients with limited or no access to life sustaining home medical equipment and supplies, resulting in increased emergency room visits and soaring Medicare costs. NAIMES urges members of Congress to closely examine this harmful patient access issue erupting because of the new accreditation/surety bond requirement and support HR3790, sponsored by Congressman Kendrick Meek (D-FL), to repeal the competitive bidding program, which would further limit patient access to services and suppliers.

About NAIMES

NAIMES is a national association representing independent durable medical equipment suppliers and a grassroots advocate for the DME industry. Leveraging its grassroots network of small independent suppliers, the association has a committed, aggressive, proactive approach to changing political minds, one member of Congress at a Time! NAIMES was founded on the belief that influencing the political process begins with harnessing local relationships at home to create a powerful national organization driven by the strength of its members.

SOURCE National Association of Independent Medical Equipment Suppliers (NAIMES)

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