DME Scammer Prevention Act of 2026 aims to enhance Medicare program integrity for certain medical equipment and supplies.

The DME Scammer Prevention Act of 2026 amends title XVIII of the Social Security Act to promote Medicare program integrity with respect to certain medical equipment and supplies. It mandates electronic submission of claims by all providers and suppliers, except for claims involving specified items. The bill also requires the Comptroller General to submit a report to Congress by January 1, 2030, examining the technology used by Medicare administrative contractors to screen claims for specified items to identify errors or indicators of potential waste, fraud, or abuse.

DME Scammer Prevention Act of 2026 aims to enhance Medicare program integrity for certain medical equipment and supplies.

The DME Scammer Prevention Act of 2026 amends title XVIII of the Social Security Act to promote Medicare program integrity with respect to certain medical equipment and supplies. It mandates electronic submission of claims by all providers and suppliers, except for claims involving specified items. The bill also requires the Comptroller General to submit a report to Congress by January 1, 2030, examining the technology used by Medicare administrative contractors to screen claims for specified items to identify errors or indicators of potential waste, fraud, or abuse.