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# Resources

| ### Documents [Medicare DMEPOS Supplier Standards](https://palmettogba.com/palmetto/providers.nsf/files/DMEPOS%20Abbreviated%20Supplier%20Standards.pdf/$FILE/DMEPOS%20Abbreviated%20Supplier%20Standards.pdf)<https://www.palmettogba.com/Palmetto/Providers.Nsf/files/abbreviatedstandards020816.pdf/$File/abbreviatedstandards020816.pdf> [Medicare DMEPOS Supplier Standards - Full Text](https://www.cms.gov/medicare/provider-enrollment-and-certification/medicareprovidersupenroll/downloads/dmepossupplierstandards.pdf) [CMS Final Quality Standards](http://www.hqaa.org/docs/CMS_Final_Quality_Standards.pdf) [MLN - DMEPOS Accreditation Fact Sheet](https://www.cms.gov/outreach-and-education/medicare-learning-network-mln/mlnproducts/downloads/dmepos_basics_factsheet_icn905710.pdf) [CMS 855S Rev. Dec 2023](https://www.hqaa.org/docs/CMS-855S-508C.pdf) [AARC Practice Guidelines](https://www.hqaa.org/docs/AARC_Clincial_Practice_Guidleines-Long_Term_Invasive_Mechanical_Ventilator_08-07-1056.pdf) [NPWT Interpretive Guidelines](http://www.hqaa.org/docs/NPWT_Interpretive_Guidlines_042612.pdf) [CPAP Compliance Tips – MLN4824456](https://www.hqaa.org/Docs/CPAP_Compliance_Tips_-_MLN4824456.pdf)   ### Links [Medicare Revalidation Due Date Lookup](https://data.cms.gov/tools/medicare-revalidation-list) [Palmetto State License Directory](https://www.palmettogba.com/palmetto/npewest.nsf/DID/P4LF7PNQM8?Open) [Novitas Solutions State License Directory](https://dme-licensure-db.novitas-solutions.com/app/home) [HCPCS to Product and Service Code Crosswalk](https://dmepdac.com/palmetto/PDACv2.nsf/DID/43Z2ZKZ02X) [OIG Exclusions Database](https://exclusions.oig.hhs.gov/)<https://palmettogba.com/palmetto/npewest.nsf/DID/X352R90PQT#ls> [CMS site visit reminders - Hours posted & documentation available](https://palmettogba.com/palmetto/npewest.nsf/DID/X352R90PQT#ls) [CMS suggested templates - Complaints, Warranties, Capped Rental & Inexpensive or Routinely Purchased Items](https://palmettogba.com/palmetto/npewest.nsf/DID/CHEQ3H0072) [Medicare billing tool - Choosing HCPCS & modifier combinations](https://www.cgsmedicare.com/medicare_dynamic/jc/advanced_modifier_engine/) [Starting A DME Company From Ground Zero \| Medtrade](https://medtrade.com/news/manufacturer-provider/starting-a-dme-company-from-ground-zero/) [Record Retention by State](https://www.harmonyhit.com/where-do-i-find-medical-record-retention-laws-for-my-state/) [Florida AHCA Regulations](https://ahca.myflorida.com/content/download/7253/file/Home_Medical_Equipment_ST_O.pdf) [US Retail Pricing Laws and Regulations by State](https://www.nist.gov/pml/owm/laws-and-regulations/retail-and-unit-pricing-laws) [MLN - DMEPOS Quality Standards](https://www.cms.gov/Outreach-and-Education/Medicare-Learning-Network-MLN/MLNProducts/DMEPOSQuality/DMEPOSQualBooklet-905709.html) [CMS Competitive Bidding](http://www.cms.gov/DMEPOSCompetitiveBid/01_overview.asp) [HME News](http://www.hmenews.com/) [American Association for Homecare](http://www.aahomecare.org/) [HomeCare Monday](http://homecaremag.com/) [NPE East (Novitas)](https://www.novitas-solutions.com/webcenter/portal/DMEPOS) [NPE West (Palmetto)](http://www.palmettogba.com) [American Association for Respiratory Care](http://aarc.org/) [Respiratory Practice Act](https://www.hqaa.org/docs/Respiratory_Practice_Act.pdf) [National Home Infusion Association](http://www.nhia.org/infusion/) [HME Business](http://hme-business.com/Home.aspx) [Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services](http://www.cms.gov/) [FDA Recall Mailing List Sign Up](https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts) [TB Screening/Testing - CDC & State Guidance](https://www.cdc.gov/tb-healthcare-settings/hcp/screening-testing/?CDC_AAref_Val=https://www.cdc.gov/tb/topic/testing/healthcareworkers.htm) [List of Certified Surety Bond Companies](https://www.fiscal.treasury.gov/surety-bonds/list-certified-companies.html) ### Recognition [Insurers that Recognize HQAA](https://info.hqaa.org/insurers/)   ### Client testimonials [See what our clients say about HQAA!](https://info.hqaa.org/testimonials)   ### Accredited HMEs See a list of HQAA-accredited HMEs. [VIEW LIST](https://info.hqaa.org/hqaa-accredited-hme-companies)   |
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