The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the availability of a new fact sheet that discusses changes The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) made to the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act (MIPPA) of 2008. The changes extend the deadline for pharmacies to submit to the Secretary evidence of accreditation until January 1, 2011. In addition, pharmacies that furnish durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics and supplies (DMEPOS) may qualify for an exemption to such requirements if the pharmacy meets certain criteria.

For more information on these changes and criterion, please see the fact sheet located here.