CMS to Host Second Audio Conference on DMEPOS Accreditation

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will host a second telephone conference regarding the accreditation of Medicare suppliers of durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics and supplies (DMEPOS) from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. (EDT) on April 17, 2008.

CMS reports that the April 17, 2008 telephone conference is the second of four to provide guidance to DMEPOS suppliers on accreditation. During the telephone conference, CMS is expected to discuss compliance with the DMEPOS quality standards, the accreditation process, and provide for a question and answer session.  CMS has already posted the presentation materials on the CMS website. 

To participate in the telephone conference, registration is required.  Registration closes at 1:00 p.m. (EDT) on April 16, 2008 or when available space is filled. Beginning at 2:30 p.m. (EDT) on April 17, 2008, there will also be an audio replay of the telephone conference available.  To access the replay, one must dial 1-800-642-1687 and use passcode 39283514.