Tag: preventative maintenance
Lawmakers call on Medicare to cover preventative maintenance for CRT
October 26, 2026HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – U.S. Reps. Debbie Dingell, D-Mich., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., and colleagues have called on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to cover preventative maintenance for complex rehab technology (CRT).
The lawmakers, in a letter to CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz, also ask the agency to drop a prescription renewal requirement for repairs of this equipment.
“Each year, tens of thousands of Medicare beneficiaries depend on CRT systems and equipment to maintain...
In brief: HHS’s fraud pilot, Dingell’s CRT letter, Medtrade’s registration
October 23, 2026HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the U.S. Department of Justice’s Civil Division have launched a six-month Healthcare False Claims Act Self-Disclosure Pilot Program for health care companies that voluntarily disclose potential civil violations of the federal False Claims Act.
Companies that meet the pilot’s requirements can resolve disclosed conduct through a coordinated civil release from liability under the federal False Claims Act and...
US Med-Equip extends role as hospital partner
October 10, 2026Theresa Flaherty
HOUSTON – US Med-Equip has extended its preventive maintenance and repair services to beds and patient lifts, reflecting growing demand from hospitals seeking help managing and maximizing the life of their medical equipment.
CEO Clay Rose said the expansion builds on the company's existing hospital partnerships and broader strategy of helping them make the most of both rented and owned equipment.
"We’ll continue to add services as our partners tell us there’s a demand...