CMS announces pause on new durable medical equipment suppliers
Stat News • 2/26/2026
Summary
The Trump administration has announced a nationwide moratorium on new suppliers for certain durable medical equipment. This decision is based on concerns regarding fraud.
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Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
3h
Age
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Sources
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Hours Since Seen
Final Score12/100
CategoryAntiLindy
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier94% (0.5^4/48)
Hero EligibleYes
Score BreakdownRisk 70
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (4/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: Breaking news - too recent to assess longevity
Stories gain Lindy status through source reputation, network consensus, and time survival.
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