Medicare DMEPOS Competitive Acquisition Reform Act of 2008

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Introduced

12 June 2008

Last action

17 June 2008 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Sponsors

Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-13], Rep. Camp, Dave [R-MI-4], Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15], Rep. Boehner, John A. [R-OH-8], Rep. Dingell, John D. [D-MI-12], Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6], Rep. Allen, Thomas H. [D-ME-1], Rep. Altmire, Jason [D-PA-4], Rep. Berkley, Shelley [D-NV-1], Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3], Rep. Boyda, Nancy E. [D-KS-2], Rep. English, Phil [R-PA-3], Rep. Johnson, Sam [R-TX-3], Rep. Jones, Stephanie Tubbs [D-OH-11], Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-5], Rep. Kind, Ron [D-WI-3], Rep. Klein, Ron [D-FL-22], Rep. Larson, John B. [D-CT-1], Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5], Rep. McCarthy, Carolyn [D-NY-4], Rep. McCotter, Thaddeus G. [R-MI-11], Rep. McNulty, Michael R. [D-NY-23], Rep. Miller, Candice S. [R-MI-10], Rep. Porter, Jon C. [R-NV-3], Rep. Reynolds, Thomas M. [R-NY-26], Rep. Ryan, Tim [D-OH-13], Rep. Schwartz, Allyson Y. [D-PA-13], Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-4], Rep. Walberg, Tim [R-MI-5], Rep. Abercrombie, Neil [D-HI-1], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5], Rep. Aderholt, Robert B. [R-AL-4], Rep. Andrews, Robert E. [D-NJ-1], Rep. Baca, Joe [D-CA-43], Rep. Barrow, John [D-GA-12], Rep. Bilbray, Brian P. [R-CA-50], Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12], Rep. Bishop, Sanford D. [D-GA-2], Rep. Bono, Mary [R-CA-44], Rep. Boucher, Rick [D-VA-9], Rep. Braley, Bruce L. [D-IA-1], Rep. Brown, Corrine [D-FL-5], Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1], Rep. Chandler, Ben [D-KY-6], Rep. Crowley, Joseph [D-NY-14], Rep. Cummings, Elijah E. [D-MD-7], Rep. Davis, Artur [D-AL-7], Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7]

Subjects

Healthcare

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5 December 2025

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Summary

Medicare DMEPOS Competitive Acquisition Reform Act of 2008 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to delay generally until after 2011 full implementation of the Medicare competitive acquisition program for the purchase of durable medical equipment (DME), prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS). Revises such program, dividing its implementation into two rounds, and specifying covered item updates for 2009-2014. Prescribes requirements for application of accreditation in implementing quality standards. Requires suppliers to disclose subcontractors. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide for a competitive acquisition ombudsman within the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to respond to complaints and inquiries by suppliers and individuals. Specifies topics for the Comptroller General's required study and report to Congress on the impact of competitive acquisition of DME on suppliers, manufacturers, and patients. Sets forth a special rule for the competitive acquisition program for diabetic testing strips.

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Timeline

12 June 2008
Introduced
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Source: IntroReferral
12 June 2008
Introduced
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Source: IntroReferral
12 June 2008
Introduced
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1220-1222)
Source: IntroReferral
12 June 2008
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
12 June 2008
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
17 June 2008
Referred
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Source: Committee

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Related records

related to ← Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008
related to ← Medicare DMEPOS Competitive Acquisition Reform Act of 2008

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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/110th-congress/house-bill/6252
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