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California HMDR Exemptee Training Certification:

• CA Home Medical Device Retailer (HMDR) Exemptee Training Course - buy now!
• The Exemptee Institute

Updated June 25, 2026

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AAHomecare updates supplier location tracking, shows decline - HME News:
https://www.hmenews.com/article/aahomecare-updates-supplier-location-tracking-shows-decline

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Read the full article:   In brief: AAH reports drop in suppliers, Trustees report shaky finances | HME News:

"The states with the biggest reductions in the number of unique traditional DME suppliers from November 2010 to January 2018 are Florida (52%), California (45%), Illinois (42%) and Texas (39%)."

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For Designated Representative license applicants  -  Training programs, courses, classes, seminars:

     California (earn a training affidavit):

• CA Designated Representative Wholesaler Training - Available around-the-clock 24 x 7
• CA Designated Representative 3PL Training
• CA Designated Representative Reverse Distributor Training  
• The Designated Representative Institute

     Florida:

• Florida Certified Designated Representative - CDR Laws and Rules Examination Prep Course

For HMDR Exemptee license applicants  -  Training programs, courses, classes, seminars:

     California (earn a training completion certificate):

• CA Home Medical Device Retailer (HMDR) Exemptee Training Course
• The Exemptee Institute

Apria Brings to Light New OIG Report Highlighting Concerns Surrounding CMS Competitive Bidding Program for Home Medical Equipment | Business Wire

Read the full article: Apria Brings to Light New OIG Report Highlighting Concerns Surrounding CMS Competitive Bidding Program for Home Medical Equipment | Business Wire:

"Report findings show that more than 40% of the 146 suppliers examined did not meet licensure requirements and were incorrectly awarded contracts by CMS due to database inaccuracies. An additional 14 of the examined suppliers still require further research by CMS to determine whether they have met the necessary licensure requirements. These database deficiencies and inaccuracies were attributed to complex variations in state licensure requirements and the challenges that CMS has faced in maintaining a current and accurate database."

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Read the OIG report:
Department of Health and Human Services - OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL - INCOMPLETE AND INACCURATE LICENSURE DATA ALLOWED SOME SUPPLIERS IN ROUND 2 OF THE
DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT COMPETITIVE BIDDING PROGRAM THAT DID NOT HAVE REQUIRED LICENSES (pdf)

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New Legislation Will Provide Relief for Rural Home Medical Equipment Suppliers and Their Patients - PR Newswire

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Read the full article: New Legislation Will Provide Relief for Rural Home Medical Equipment Suppliers and Their Patients -  PR Newswire:

"Legislation to delay a new round of cuts to rural and non-bid area suppliers and provide additional fixes to the Medicare competitive bidding program for home medical equipment (HME) was introduced late yesterday in the Senate. The lead sponsors for the Patient Access to Durable Medical Equipment Act (S. 2736), are Senators John Thune (R-S.D.) and Heidi Heitkamp (D-N.D.).

This bipartisan, non-controversial, and budget-neutral bill will:" . . .

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California Exemptee License Training Certification

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For Designated Representative license applicants  -  Training programs, courses, classes, seminars:

     California (earn a training affidavit):

• CA Designated Representative Wholesaler Training - Available around-the-clock 24 x 7
• CA Designated Representative 3PL Training
• CA Designated Representative Reverse Distributor Training  
• The Designated Representative Institute

     Florida:

• Florida Certified Designated Representative - CDR Laws and Rules Examination Prep Course

For HMDR Exemptee license applicants  -  Training programs, courses, classes, seminars:

     California (earn a training completion certificate):

• CA Home Medical Device Retailer (HMDR) Exemptee Training Course
• The Exemptee Institute

Round 2 Contract Suppliers Listed

• California HMDR Exemptee Training Certification Course - for home medical device retailers.

CMS Announces Round Two Contractors -- HME Business:

"Finding Contract Holders

To find Round Two contract holder, the Competitive Bidding Implementation Contractor, Palmetto GBA, has released a PDF listing all the contract holders at [. . .]

Also, CMS’s online searchable supplier directory is already showing which providers are holding competitive bidding contracts. To find the contract-holders for specific categories in specific areas, visit [. . .]  and enter the zip code in question; select up to five product categories; and then scroll down and click the green “search” button."

Resources:
Medicare.gov - Supplier Directory - Find a Supplier by Zip Code

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California HMDR Exemptee Training Certification Course - for home medical device retailers.

For Designated Representative license applicants  -  Training programs, courses, classes, seminars:

     California (earn a training affidavit):

• CA Designated Representative Wholesaler Training - Available around-the-clock 24 x 7
• CA Designated Representative 3PL Training
• CA Designated Representative Reverse Distributor Training  
• The Designated Representative Institute

     Florida:

• Florida Certified Designated Representative - CDR Laws and Rules Examination Prep Course

For HMDR Exemptee license applicants  -  Training programs, courses, classes, seminars:

     California (earn a training completion certificate):

• CA Home Medical Device Retailer (HMDR) Exemptee Training Course
• The Exemptee Institute