Comment on CMS-2026-1255-0001

Summary: VGM & Associates, Inc., a member services organization for DMEPOS suppliers and manufacturers, supports the proposed action to improve interoperability and automate prior authorization. They argue that current manual prior authorization processes create significant administrative burdens and delays in patient care, and they recommend specific improvements such as automatic approvals for certain diagnoses and the implementation of automated workflows to reduce provider burnout and waste.