Archive - July 2018

For far too many Medicare beneficiaries, the struggle to access necessary home medical equipment and supplies has become an everyday way of life. Local companies are closing or restricting their service areas. Medically necessary equipment like home oxygen therapy, hospital beds, and wheelchairs are harder to find. Individuals are forced to go without or forgo their Medicare benefit to pay out of pocket to get what they need. Thanks to the overwhelming public outcry, the message is starting to

Travel season is in full effect with airlines saying that this is the busiest summer ever. Thanks to advancements in medical device technology and adaptive daily living aids, seniors and people with disabilities and chronic conditions are able to travel and explore more places than ever before! Whether you’re booking a flight to Paris or scheduling a road trip, plan for safe traveling to get the most from your experience. Here are some helpful tips for safe traveling: Oxygen Travel Keep

For 242 years, our country has celebrated its independence each July. But, while we celebrate our country’s independence, government policies have made it harder for millions of Americans to maintain their own independence. In previous posts, we discussed Medicare’s faulty “Competitive Bidding” program. The program has slashed funding for home medical equipment, supplies, and services by upwards of 50 percent. It has crippled access to these products and services many Americans

Ever since the ink dried on the Declaration of Independence, people have gathered in July to celebrate. Back then, festivities included bonfires, concerts, parades, and even the firing of cannons. We’ve traded in the cannons for fireworks. But, what really gives Independence Day its flare is that families and communities come together to take part in the celebrations. That’s why this month People for Quality Care would like to celebrate independence—not just for our country,