Medicare and Complex Rehabilitation Technology: A 20-Year Review The Impact of Medicare Legislation and Regulation on Complex Rehabilitation Technology Access and Innovation

摘要

The objectives of this article are to compile and detail the last 20 years of legislation and regulation related to durable medical equipment in the Medicare program and to analyze the resulting impact of these changes on access to Complex Rehabilitation Technology; to demonstrate how these legislative and regulatory changes impact medical care and outcomes for people with disabilities; and to draw conclusions regarding implications and necessary changes to the Medicare program.