Home Medical Equipment

The recent passage of the $1.9T American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 means that there will be additional relief to address the continued impact of COVID-19. However, there is still more that we can do to make sure our voices are heard and keep the importance of receiving quality, accessible home medical equipment (HME) and services at the forefront of Congress’ mind. What can you do? Get to know your members of congress. Whether they’re a freshman member or have served for years,

As we are settling into the new year under a new administration in D.C., now is a great opportunity to get to know your member of Congress! Whether they’re a freshman member or have served for years, we encourage you to make your voices heard and talk about the issues that affect you and your loved ones, including receiving access to quality care, medical equipment, and supplies, as well as the ability to receive the COVID-19 vaccination. If you have had access issues, whether that be issues

As we enter a new year, we continue to make our way through the public health emergency (PHE). Those on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic, including home medical equipment (HME) suppliers, have been working tirelessly to ensure that you and your loved ones continue to receive the products and services you rely on, including oxygen, ventilators, and more. For this reason, we are asking you to help us in urging your governor and state health department to make HME suppliers a priority. The

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