Ike Isaacson
Updated 9:59 AM CDT, Fri August 22, 2025
Published Under: VGM News
“If the Competitive Bidding Program goes forward, it will be devastating—not just for providers like me but, most importantly, for the patients we serve,” said Jonathan Temple, owner of OxyMed LLC.
In 2025, The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) filed a Proposed Rule including updates to bring back the Competitive Bidding Program. Having experienced the initial round of competitive bidding in 2012 firsthand, Jonathan knows its impact.
A noteworthy change in this round of competitive bidding is the recategorization of certain durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) to now be included. This includes ostomy, tracheostomy and urological supplies, continuous glucose monitors, and insulin pumps.
Watch Jonathan’s statement below on the impacts of Competitive Bidding.
Join Jonathan & Make Your Voice Heard
Comment on the Proposed Rule using one of the following three ways:
- Electronically: Submit comments at Regulations.gov. Follow the instructions under the “Submit a Comment” tab.
- By mail: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1828-P P.O. Box 8013 Baltimore, MD 21244-8013 (Ensure timely delivery before the deadline).
- By express or overnight mail: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1828-P Mail Stop C4-26-05 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244-1850.
Comments are due by 4 p.m. CT on Friday, Aug. 29.
VGM Is Here For The Industry
At VGM, we’re here to support you every step of the way. If you need assistance engaging with your federal and state legislators, we recommend utilizing our new Grassroots Advocacy Toolkit.
You can read CMS’ Proposed Rule in full here.
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