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HME Provider Meets With Congressman In Washington (Iowa) During Recess

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Article Date: 25 Feb 2008 - 1:00 PDT

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br>During the congressional recess, a number of homecare providers have met with their members of Congress to discuss homecare issues. For instance, on Monday, AAHomecare member Pat Smith, president of Community Medical Supply, met with Congressman Dave Loebsack (D-Iowa) during the Congressman's visit to Washington, Iowa.

Smith commented that the federal government is taking advantage of the home medical equipment industry "by cutting reimbursement for the purchase of health care products. We see some problems coming that may result in the loss of Medicare beneficiaries' ability to choose where they go to receive their health care because of issues like national competitive bidding and limiting the number of providers available for a choice to Medicare beneficiaries."

Smith said he also discussed the importance of preserving the first-month purchase option for power wheelchairs with the Congressman. See article in the Washington Journal.

American Association for Homecare




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