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Meet with your member of Congress during the congressional summer break 

Each year, both the House of Representatives and the Senate gavel the session out for most of the month of August and the first part of September so that elected officials can return home to the places they represent. During this period, it is important...
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Home medical equipment (HME) providers play a critical, frontline role in providing accessible, quality care to those who rely on equipment such as oxygen, mobility equipment, and more, as well as minimizing hospitalizations. However, these providers continue to face reimbursement cuts, which makes it difficult for them to provide these essential services, which affect the access of those who rely on these equipment and services.  

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the changes...
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VGM Government Relations and Leitten Consulting recently published an updated study, “Competitive Bidding -A Decade Focused on the Wrong Prize: The Case for Medicare Investment in DME in 2021.” This study looks at how investing in Durable Medical Equipment (DME) instead of trying to control distribution, specifically regarding chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and falls, can save the government billions of dollars, as well as allow for more...
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COVID-19, regulatory burdens, supply shortages, natural disasters, and product recalls are just the tip of the iceberg (or mountain) of issues facing the home medical equipment (HME) industry this past year. These past couple years have not been easy on anyone, yet the workers remain dedicated to ensuring that individuals receive the equipment and services they need.

Medical Equipment is Not Immune to Supply Shortages, Sadly

We’ve all seen on the nightly...
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Last month, we highlighted the importance of being supplied with the appropriate services and equipment for an improved quality of life for you and your loved ones. When proper funds and resources are invested into the products and services you and your loved ones rely on, the risk of falling decreases, and the quality of care and equipment you and your loved ones receive – as...
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September 22 was National Falls Prevention Awareness Day. According to U.S. Centers for Disease Control, falls have been the leading cause of fatal and nonfatal injuries among U.S. adults aged 65 years and over throughout the past decade. However, with the appropriate services and equipment, falls can be prevented.

According to a new study, “The Case for Medicare Investment in DME in 2021,” being released by Leitten Consulting:

When Medicare invests in mobility...
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Even though the month of August is coming to a close, there is still time to reach out to your members of Congress while they are in their state/districts to hear from their constituent base. This August recess ends on September 10, and now is the perfect time to let your members of Congress know about the importance of having access to quality care and proper home medical equipment (HME) and supplies, as well as the importance of moving HME legislation forward through both levels of government...
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Every year, members of Congress take the end of summer to spend time in their state/districts to hear from their constituent base. This year, the August recess begins August 2 and ends on September 10. Now is the time to reach out to your members of Congress at both the state and federal level to schedule a meeting during the August break. It’s important to discuss with them the impact of having access to quality care and proper home medical equipment (HME) and supplies, as well as the importance...
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May, which also happens to be National Mobility Awareness Month, is coming to an end. But, that doesn’t mean our efforts and ability to receive access to quality care and equipment should come to an end!

As the pandemic continues, home medical equipment (HME) providers play a critical, frontline role in providing accessible, quality care to those who rely on equipment such as oxygen, mobility equipment, and more. However, these providers continue to face reimbursement cuts, which...
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Next week kicks off May, which also happens to be National Mobility Awareness Month! National Mobility Awareness Month is a time to raise awareness about the mobility solutions and equipment that can help individuals enjoy greater independence and stay active in the community.

There are dozens of reasons someone might experience limited mobility. Assistive technology and home medical equipment (HME) are available to help people safely ambulate and, thus, maintain their independence....
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