Home Medical Equipment

The holidays are approaching, and that means we are nearing the end of 2020! We can all agree that 2020 was an eventful year, but we are looking forward to what 2021 will bring. As we reflect on the last year, we are even more thankful for those who have been on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic, including the home medical equipment (HME) suppliers who have ensured that you and your loved ones continued to receive the products and services you rely on, including oxygen, ventilators, and more.

People for Quality Care continues to advocate for you! We do so by giving you a place to reach out with your great stories or challenges about your ability to receive home medical equipment or services. Share your story with us! Whether you had an excellent experience getting your home oxygen equipment and supplies or a not so great one, by sharing your story, you are helping advocate for all patients. Together, we will make a difference! As a reminder, we are not affiliated with CMS or

There have been many news stories and updates about the increase in the number of cases for COVID-19. It is important to remember that with this spike in cases, home medical equipment (HME) providers will continue to be on the frontlines of this pandemic, ensuring patients continue to receive the products and services you need at home, such as oxygen, ventilators, and other forms of equipment for patients who may be discharging from the hospital. They are delivering to homes that could possibly be

At some point in our lives, we all will need to rely on the use of home/durable medical equipment, whether it be something as simple as a walking aid to gain stability or something more complex, like a custom wheelchair or a non-invasive ventilator to assist with breathing. When that day comes, it will become an important part of you and your family’s life. Quality and accessibility cannot be sacrificed.  Durable medical equipment providers are on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic,

Home medical equipment suppliers have been on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic from the beginning, ensuring patients continue to receive the products and services you need at home. Whether it’s something as simple as a walking aid to gain stability or something more complex, like a custom wheelchair or a non-invasive ventilator to assist with breathing, suppliers have been working hard to ensure that you receive the equipment you rely on. They are delivering to homes that could possibly

The new year is a time to reflect on the previous year as well as gain a fresh perspective. It’s a time to review the work that was done, and a look at what could have been done differently. It’s also a time for reflecting on celebrations and losses. The industry had a great win when the President signed into law the spending bill that will fund the government through fiscal year 2020, avoiding a budget showdown. Included in this bill was language from the complex rehab technology

Over the last ten years, there has been a significant decline in the number of medical equipment providers across the country. This is due to reimbursement cuts, regulatory restrictions, and excessive and unreasonable audits that (primarily) smaller durable medical equipment (DME) suppliers are facing. By clicking here, you can see the exact number of DME suppliers that have closed across the country. The highest percentage of DME business closing are the states colored in dark blue. These states

November is National Family Caregivers Month, and People for Quality Care would like to thank everyone that takes on this role to care for their loved ones. These 40 million individuals play a major role in improving the quality of life of those that they care for, and it is because of their dedication and selflessness that aging parents, ill spouses or other loved ones with disabilities who remain at home can live their lives more comfortably.   Because being a caregiver can come with challenges,

For many years, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) have been slashing reimbursement rates for home medical equipment suppliers. This has made it increasingly difficult for medical equipment suppliers to provide quality goods and services to Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries. That is why we are asking all beneficiaries, stakeholders and advocates to reach out to their member of Congress and ask them to support the Protecting Home Oxygen & Medical Equipment Act of 2019. This bill allows for

Last month, the Small Business Administration (SBA) held a Regulatory Fairness Hearing to receive feedback from small business owners about the regulatory environment. Stakeholders from the durable medical equipment (DME), complex rehab technology (CRT), and women’s health industries came together at this hearing and testified on behalf of their businesses and how current regulations affect their ability to provide proper care to their patients. Some current regulations make it difficult