To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to exclude urological and ostomy supplies from competitive acquisition programs under the Medicare program for 5 years, and for other purposes.
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Summary
Based on the bill's title, this measure would amend Medicare law to exclude urological and ostomy supplies from competitive acquisition programs for a 5-year period. Competitive acquisition programs typically require suppliers to bid for contracts to provide certain items to Medicare beneficiaries. The bill would remove these specific medical supplies from that competitive bidding process during the specified timeframe.
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