The Region B Council was formed to provide each state within CMS Medicare DME Region (Jurisdiction) B an opportunity to liaison directly with the DME Contractor staff.  By representing each state, the Council will address key issues from throughout the Region and consolidate these issues into a format that allows for productive problem solving and include proactive efforts to solve identified areas of concern.

            By maintaining an on-going working relationship with the DME Contractor, the industry and the Contractor representatives shall establish a higher level of trust and credibility with each other that will promote more effective communication to better serve Medicare beneficiaries receiving home medical services (or home-based health services).