NAMES promotes ethics bill to close HME loopholes - National Association of Medical Equipment Suppliers, home medical equipment

Health Industry Today, June, 1991

The National Assn. of Medical Equipment Suppliers' bill promoting ethics in the home medical equipment industry would "close loopholes in the current law that have led to questionable practices in some cases," said Corrine Parver, president of the industry group based in Alexandria, Va. "Most important, it would help ensure that all HME suppliers meet strict standards of practice under the Medicare program."

The legislation also would encourage accreditation of HME suppliers and, unlike what occurs today, would bar participation in Medicare for non-certified suppliers, she testified before the Senate Budget Committee May 13.