Excludes urological and ostomy supplies from Medicare competitive acquisition programs for 5 years.

The Access to Medical Supplies Act amends title XVIII of the Social Security Act to exclude urological and ostomy supplies from competitive acquisition programs under the Medicare program for 5 years. It mandates the establishment of a technical expert panel to review the impact of including these supplies in competitive acquisition programs and recommend changes. The panel must include experts in reimbursement systems, medical necessity, supply of devices, and design and manufacturing of urological and ostomy supplies.

Excludes urological and ostomy supplies from Medicare competitive acquisition programs for 5 years.

The Access to Medical Supplies Act amends title XVIII of the Social Security Act to exclude urological and ostomy supplies from competitive acquisition programs under the Medicare program for 5 years. It mandates the establishment of a technical expert panel to review the impact of including these supplies in competitive acquisition programs and recommend changes. The panel must include experts in reimbursement systems, medical necessity, supply of devices, and design and manufacturing of urological and ostomy supplies.