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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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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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Your Help is Needed to Protect Home Medical Equipment (HME) Providers!
July 21, 2020
Categories: Blog
There have been many news stories and updates about the increase in the number of cases for COVID-19. It is important to remember that with this spike in cases, home medical equipment (HME) providers will continue to be on the frontlines of this pandemic, ensuring patients continue to receive the products and services you need at home, such as oxygen, ventilators, and other forms of equipment for patients who may be discharging from the hospital. They are delivering to homes that could possibly be
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Don’t Forget the Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Providers During COVID-19!
June 15, 2020
Categories: Blog
At some point in our lives, we all will need to rely on the use of home/durable medical equipment, whether it be something as simple as a walking aid to gain stability or something more complex, like a custom wheelchair or a non-invasive ventilator to assist with breathing. When that day comes, it will become an important part of you and your family’s life. Quality and accessibility cannot be sacrificed. Durable medical equipment providers are on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic,
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On The Frontlines – How Have Home Medical Equipment Suppliers Helped You?
May 28, 2020
Categories: Blog
Home medical equipment suppliers have been on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic from the beginning, ensuring patients continue to receive the products and services you need at home. Whether it’s something as simple as a walking aid to gain stability or something more complex, like a custom wheelchair or a non-invasive ventilator to assist with breathing, suppliers have been working hard to ensure that you receive the equipment you rely on. They are delivering to homes that could possibly
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Ask Congress to Support “Protecting Home Oxygen & Medical Equipment Act of 2019”
October 4, 2019
Categories: Blog
For many years, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) have been slashing reimbursement rates for home medical equipment suppliers. This has made it increasingly difficult for medical equipment suppliers to provide quality goods and services to Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries. That is why we are asking all beneficiaries, stakeholders and advocates to reach out to their member of Congress and ask them to support the Protecting Home Oxygen & Medical Equipment Act of 2019. This bill allows for