But the American Association for Homecare , which represents many in the durable equipment industry , said the bidding program would reduce patient choice , limit access to home medical care and drive up Medicare costs by requiring more hospital stays . Watchdog report says competitive bidding could have reduced costs . Standard ##ized wheelchair costs are $ 4,018 to lease . Same wheelchair costs $ 1,048 for suppliers to lease , industry says . Industry says competitive bidding would reduce patient safety , increase costs .
Watchdog report says competitive bidding could have reduced costs . Standard ##ized wheelchair costs are $ 4,018 to lease . Same wheelchair costs $ 1,048 for suppliers to lease , industry says . Industry says competitive bidding would reduce patient safety , increase costs .