Rural Rollout

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.

On July 1, Medicare cut funding for medical equipment by upwards of 50-80 percent. The consequences have severely impacted people with disabilities and chronic conditions who rely on medical equipment. Caseworkers and homecare providers are also feeling the effects of the cuts. The stories below have been collected by People for Quality Care and showcase the wide range of stakeholders whose daily living and ability to service patients has been limited as consequence of these drastic reductions in

Alabama, retiree Ken K. keeps busy as a minister for his local community church.  For the past 6 years, Ken and his wife have benefited from sleep apnea treatment, each using a CPAP at night to help manage their sleep disorders and prevent low blood oxygen levels, hypertension, heart disease, and other serious problems that can occur if left untreated. Ken recently contacted People for Quality Care after learning about some concerning Medicare changes that affect his community’s ability

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

Millions of seniors and people with disabilities rely on medical equipment to live safely in their homes. Unfortunately, government policies have created many burdens for these individuals trying to receive medically necessary equipment, services, and supplies. A controversial, new program is sweeping the nation, detrimentally affecting Medicare patients who rely on Home Medical Equipment such as oxygen therapy, wheelchairs, and walkers. Tell your elected officials that you need