California HMDR Exemptee Training Certification Course for Home Medical Device Retailers (approved by the California Department of Public Health – Food and Drug Branch) “The Home Medical Device Retailer (HMDR) licensing program is administered as part of the Medical Device Safety Section and is governed by law found in the California Sherman Food, Drug and Cosmetic Law. […]
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Prolonged Power Outages Can Be Deadly for People Who Rely on Durable Medical Equipment | Huffington Post
“Already this year, American communities have experienced floods, tornadoes and wildfires. Our country needs a better way to protect medically fragile people so natural disasters don’t become medical emergencies. Thousands of people in the United States rely on electrically powered DME to meet their medical needs at home. While they can manage their medical conditions […]
Medicare to expand ‘prior authorization’ for device coverage | TheHill
“In a shift from the current system, Medicare is proposing to rule on seniors’ coverage for home medical devices before the supplies are delivered or claims for payment are submitted. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services CMS is planning to expand the use of “prior authorization” for power scooters and wheelchairs, and introduce the […]
About The HMDR Licensing Program
Follow the link below to learn more about the California HMDR Licensing Program: “Welcome to the home page for the Home Medical Device Retailer (HMDR) licensing program. The HMDR program is mandated by Assembly Bill 1496 of the 1999-2000 legislative session. This program licenses California HMDR facilities and registers Out-of-State HMDR facilities. In-State HMDR facilities […]