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

People for Quality Care (PFQC) recently conducted an informal survey via social media to gain insights to challenges current patients, and caregivers, are facing when it comes to getting home medical equipment and supplies. Upon analysis, three key themes were identified. Give Me Your Keys, Please Most of us rely heavily on our vehicles daily to get us to and from work, run errands, shuttle children or grandchildren, and a host of other tasks. Or sometimes we go for a drive, “just to get

Not having the medical services or supplies you need when you need them can be a very frustrating experience – to say the least. And, oftentimes people suffer in silence, not realizing their voice can make a difference. That is why People for Quality Care is here, and we want to help! One way you can share your story is by taking our survey. People for Quality Care is conducting a survey from now until Friday, April 26, and we want to hear from you! The survey intends to help measure

Recently, 57 lawmakers signed on to a letter penned by Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-Wash.), which pushes for H.R. 4229’s inclusion in the upcoming spending bill. Now, we’re calling on everyone to keep this momentum going. The Clock is Ticking H.R. 4229, Protecting Home Oxygen & Medical Equipment Access Act, would delay yet another round of unsustainable reimbursement cuts that disproportionately affect rural and non-bid America. In other words, it offers relief to providers and

Help us protect access to home medical equipment and related service by reaching out to your members of Congress before December 9. Below are directions and talking points for you to use in your conversations! If you have any questions or would like additional support, call Kelly Turner or Lalaina Rabary at People for Quality Care at 800-260-7913. If you would prefer to send a message, you can do so at www.peopleforqualitycare.org/takeaction. Phone Script Print-friendly version, here  1.

When Medicare slashed funding for vital home medical equipment this summer by 50-80%, People for Quality Care saw an uptick in the number of callers having difficulty getting their needed equipment, services, and supplies. This is, in part, due to an increasing number of home medical equipment companies that are now having to file Medicare claims non-assigned, requiring beneficiaries to make up the difference in cost and the amount Medicare is willing to pay.  “I just a received a letter

Elected officials have left Washington D.C. to focus on the elections, and unfortunately, home medical equipment reform was tabled along with hundreds of issues.   What does this mean? It means that the government is still severely underfunding essential medical equipment. It means that problems are growing as beneficiaries have a harder and harder time getting the equipment, supplies, and services. It means that rural areas are losing their community resources forhomecare. It

Americans in all states are now impacted by Medicare’s competitive bidding program. We believe that the program, aimed at reducing health care costs while maintaining access to quality medical equipment and services, has failed its intended. Studies, reports, legislators and Medicare beneficiaries have chided the program for its inefficiencies, and providers are speaking out. Reliance Medical Equipment, in partnership with People for Quality Care, created a video explaining