HCPF Rulemaking on Providers Authorized to Order DMEMarch 1, 2023 The Department of Health Care Policy and Financing - Medical Services will be holding a rulemaking hearing on Friday, April 14th, 2023, 9:00 am on rules regarding Durable Medical Equipment. The hearing will be held at: 303 East 17th Avenue, 11th Floor, Denver CO 80203. The purpose of this rulemaking is: This rule revision aligns the home health services rule with current Department policy and federal regulation at 42 CFR 440.70, by adding physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and clinical nurse specialists to the list of providers authorized to order durable medical equipment. This allows such practitioners to order durable medical equipment. If you believe there will be a significant negative impact on small business, job creation or economic competitiveness, you may request that the Department of Regulatory Agencies require the rulemaking agency to prepare a cost-benefit analysis of a proposed rule or amendment. This request must be made to the Department of Regulatory Agencies by Wednesday, March 15th, 2023. You may also submit comments directly to the rulemaking agency for the agency's consideration during the upcoming rulemaking hearing. |