# Medicare Program; Competitive Acquisition for Certain Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) and Other Issues
> **Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services** · Final rule. · Published 2007-04-10 · Effective 2007-06-11 · 72 FR 17992
## Document
- **Document number:** 07-1701
- **Category:** medicare
- **Sub-agency:** Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
- **Federal Register citation:** 72 FR 17992
- **CFR reference:** 42 CFR 411
- **Publication date:** 2007-04-10
- **Effective date:** 2007-06-11
- **HHS docket:** CMS-1270-F
## Abstract

This final rule establishes competitive bidding programs for certain Medicare Part B covered items of durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) throughout the United States in accordance with sections 1847(a) and (b) of the Social Security Act. These competitive bidding programs, which will be phased in over several years, utilize bids submitted by DMEPOS suppliers to establish applicable payment amounts under Medicare Part B.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2007/04/10/07-1701/medicare-program-competitive-acquisition-for-certain-durable-medical-equipment-prosthetics-orthotics)
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