Competitive Bidding — A Better Way for Medicare to Pay for Medical Equipment

On January 1, 2011, Medicare started the first phase of a new program for certain medical equipment and supplies, such as oxygen equipment and certain power wheelchairs, in nine areas of the country including Charlotte, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Dallas, Kansas City, Miami, Orlando, Pittsburgh and Riverside. The program will save billions of dollars for taxpayers and people with Medicare, while preserving consumer access to quality items and services from qualified suppliers.

Competitive Bidding — A Better Way for Medicare to Pay for Medical Equipment

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