Submitted Comments

Items Related to Competitive Bidding

July 3, 2020

Comments to CMS COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Second Interim Final Rule

The Alliance submitted comments to CMS's COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Second Interim Final Rule that provided additional policy and regulatory revisions to provide flexibility during the pandemic. The Alliance providing specific comments and recommendations addressing:

The codes that should be utilized by Provider Based Departments (PBD) when billing for wound care services via telehealth that has been temporarily relocated to a patient’s home
Competitive bidding program concerns
Temporary relocation sites
The Appropriate Use Criteria (AUC) program
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) Program Relief
LCD/DME issues

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October 3, 2011

Letter to Congressional Committees of Jurisdiction regarding the need for CMS to use quality standards for suppliers in competitive bidding

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March 31, 2011

Letter Submitted to CMS “Draft Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Quality Standards for Suppliers” to be used in the second round of competitive bidding