Advocacy

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

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

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

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. Some examples

People for Quality Care continues to advocate for you! We do so by giving you a place to reach out with your great stories or challenges about your ability to receive home medical equipment or services. Share your story with us! Whether you had an excellent experience getting your home oxygen equipment and supplies or a not so great one, by sharing your story, you are helping advocate for all patients. Together, we will make a difference! As a reminder, we are not affiliated with CMS or

November is National Family Caregivers Month, and People for Quality Care would like to thank everyone that takes on this role to care for their loved ones. These 40 million individuals play a major role in improving the quality of life of those that they care for, and it is because of their dedication and selflessness that aging parents, ill spouses or other loved ones with disabilities who remain at home can live their lives more comfortably.   Because being a caregiver can come with challenges,