• The bill, called the "Access to Medical Supplies Act," excludes urological and ostomy supplies from Medicare competitive acquisition programs for 5 years (January 1, 2028 through January 1, 2033)
• The bill requires establishment of a technical expert panel (minimum 15 members) within 90 days to review the impact of including these supplies in competitive acquisition programs and make recommendations to the Secretary
• The bill mandates a demonstration project in up to 3 states for 12 months to test inclusion of these supplies in competitive acquisition programs, and prohibits contract suppliers from influencing patients to switch brands selected by their physicians

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