They don't deny that fraud is a big problem in durablemedicalequipment.
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In the case of durablemedicalequipment, studies have found that Medicare has been overpaying for this equipment for years.
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Congress likewise has not allowed Medicare to drive down the cost of durablemedicalequipment through competitive bidding even though pilot studies have shown this could save 40%.
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