In an October 28 report, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of the Inspector General (OIG) found that Medicare improperly paid $22.7 million from 2018 to 2024 to suppliers for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) items provided to enrollees during inpatient stays. While improvements to system edits since 2020 have significantly reduced overpayments, continued… (Ray, November 5, 2025) #Durable Medical Equipment