Archive - September 2018

The Medicare Competitive Bidding Program for home medical equipment (HME) is setting a dangerous precedent for other insurance companies. This makes it harder for Americans to get the equipment they need, regardless of their insurance. The faulty and failing program cut funding for necessary HME, services, and supplies. This is creating widespread access issues for Medicare beneficiaries across America. The pricing from this program is having a trickle-down effect to other insurers, such as Medicaid,

Vicki, a 47-year-old female, is one of the almost 22 million Americans who suffer from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). OSA is caused by soft tissue at the back of the throat blocking the airway. The most common symptom is loud snoring. Vicki says that she’s always been a loud snorer. But eventually what seemed like harmless snoring turned into something much worse. She began falling asleep quickly and at inappropriate times. OSA is known to cause disrupted sleep, extreme tiredness, and