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Congressional Letters on Power Seat Elevation and Standing Systems Begin to Circulate
September 23, 2022
Categories: Blog
The ball keeps rolling for CRT (Complex Rehab Technology). Just days after the House of Representatives sign-on letter regarding power seat elevation and standing systems started circulating, one was also introduced in the Senate. The Senate letter, led by Sens. Duckworth (D-IL), Blackburn (R-TN), and Casey (D-PA), is currently open for senators to sign through Sept. 30. Medicare currently DOES NOT cover power seat elevation and power standing systems used
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Congressional Letters on Power Seat Elevation and Standing Systems Begin to Circulate
September 23, 2022
Categories: Blog
The ball keeps rolling for CRT (Complex Rehab Technology). Just days after the House of Representatives sign-on letter regarding power seat elevation and standing systems started circulating, one was also introduced in the Senate. The Senate letter, led by Sens. Duckworth (D-IL), Blackburn (R-TN), and Casey (D-PA), is currently open for senators to sign through Sept. 30. Medicare currently DOES NOT cover power seat elevation and power standing systems used
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ACTION NEEDED: CMS Opens Comment Period for Power Seat Elevation Coverage
August 26, 2022
Categories: Blog, News & Announcements
Late on Monday, August 15th, CMS announced the opening of a 30-day comment period relating to the request for Medicare coverage of power seat elevation systems used with complex power wheelchairs. This is a federally required time period that allows the public to submit data, views, and arguments in regards to a current rule. You can read the full announcement from CMS here. Currently, the Medicare program does not encompass coverage of power seat elevation systems that are used with
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August of Action 2022 is Here!
July 18, 2022
Categories: Blog
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 to reach out to your legislators to educate or update them on the current issues with home medical equipment. A few simple ways to get some face-to-face
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How HME Cost of Delivery Impacts You
June 9, 2022
Categories: Blog
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 brought
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How Investing in DME Could Save Billions of Dollars
February 23, 2022
Categories: Blog
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 providers
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HME Suppliers Press on Amid a Mountain of Issues
December 29, 2021
Categories: Blog
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 news with images of cargo ships
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Why Investing In Your Equipment Matters
October 27, 2021
Categories: Blog
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 well as the cost-savings – will increase. A recent study “The
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National Falls Prevention Awareness Day
September 29, 2021
Categories: Blog
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 DME for Medicare
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Don’t Forget to Meet Your Members of Congress During the August Recess
August 30, 2021
Categories: Blog
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 so