Tag: Protecting Home Oxygen & Medical Equipment (HOME) Access Act of 2019
Survey: Access issues aren't limited to Medicare
June 5, 2019HME News Staff
WATERLOO, Iowa - The inability to get HME and supplies in a timely manner is a widespread concern for patients and caregivers, according to an informal survey conducted by People for Quality Care.Respondents to the survey, which was conducted via social media, say they have to wait upward of weeks for HME and supplies, regardless of their insurance. One in four respondents who do not have Medicare report still having difficulty getting equipment.“The impact of Medicare is far-reaching as it...