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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?

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...
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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.

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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...
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For years, the home medical equipment (HME) industry has suffered from continuous reimbursement cuts to home medical products and services, including oxygen equipment and supplies. If providers continue facing unsustainable reimbursement levels, your access to the equipment and services that you rely on could be in jeopardy. 

We must ensure that the suppliers of these goods and services continue to stay in business. They are especially critical during the pandemic, as HME suppliers...
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The United States is less than two weeks away from the 2020 general election. Like most things that have happened in 2020, this election has been at the forefront of many people’s minds. Not only will we decide who will be the president for the next four years, we will have to decide who we want in Congress and every office down the ballot. 

To us at PFQC, an election means that there is an opportunity for all of us to make a change for those affected by poor health care policies...
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Reimbursement rates have been driven to unsustainable levels, making it difficult for suppliers to provide quality care to their patients. Hardest hit by these cuts are rural providers, threatening access to care for patients in rural America.

Last year, Reps. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-Wash.) and Dave Loebsack (D-Iowa) introduced H.R. 2771, Protecting HOME Act of 2019, allowing for increased reimbursement rates for durable medical equipment (such as walkers, wheelchairs, canes, etc.) and...
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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!

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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...
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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...
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