§321-542 Definitions. As used in this part: 'Consumer' means a health care facility, health care professional, or health care provider, as defined in section 432E-1, or any individual who is prescribed durable medical equipment as the result of medical necessity. 'Department' means the department of health. 'Durable medical equipment' means equipment that is considered a selected product under the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies competitive bidding program that can stand repeated use; is primarily and customarily used to serve a medical purpose; is generally not useful to a person in the absence of an illness or injury; is appropriate for use in the home; does not contain any prescription drug; and is not considered to be a specialty item, equipment, or service. 'Durable medical equipment supplier' means a person who sells, dispenses, delivers, or services durable medical equipment. [L 2016, c 137, pt of §2]
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