Tag: Consumer
PFQC launches consumer survey
April 2, 2019HME News Staff
WATERLOO, Iowa - People for Quality Care has launched a survey for Medicare beneficiaries and family caregivers to measure their experiences getting durable medical equipment and supplies.The goal of the survey: to gauge the impact of Medicare changes, including national competitive bidding, on access to products and services.“Ensuring we understand the direct impact the changes being made by Medicare are having on consumers and caregivers is critical in helping us communicate their issues...
United Spinal hosts outdoor enthusiast at Roll on Capitol Hill
May 25, 2018HME News Staff
NEW YORK - The United Spinal Association will host power wheelchair user Ian Mackay at its 7th Annual Roll on Capitol Hill, June 24-27 in Washington, D.C. Mackay, a California native, avid outdoor enthusiast and peer group leader, will attend the event for the first time to speak with legislators on issues that affect the independence and quality of life for people with spinal cord injuries and disorders and other pre-existing conditions. In 2016, he rode his wheelchair across the state to advocate...
It's time to double down
May 10, 2018HME News Staff
Advocacy efforts are on the rise, as we near the Washington Legislative Conference on May 23-24 and the industry pushes for relief for non?bid areas, structural reforms to the competitive bidding program, and a critical exemption of CRT accessories from bidding?derived pricing. This May, the HME industry will take The Hill by storm with hundreds of congressional office visits and a meaningful plea for elected officials to take a stand for homecare patients and those who serve them.
One thing is...
P4QC hosts webinar for Medicare bennies
November 29, 2016HME News Staff
WATERLOO, Iowa - People for Quality Care will host a webinar for Medicare beneficiaries and family caregivers on Dec. 1 to provide them with the latest developments on competitive bidding and teach them how to get involved in the fight to protect their access to HME. “As government policies and Medicare cuts continue to limit access to HME, the need for patients to speak out is becoming increasingly important,” P4QC said. HME providers are encouraged to invite their customers to...
Social climbing: Pride Mobility elevates consumer mobility
May 20, 2016Liz Beaulieu, Editor
EXETER, Pa. - Pride Mobility Products has upped the ante among manufacturers of consumer power wheelchairs with the recent launch of its Jazzy Air.
The Jazzy Air, which debuted at Medtrade Spring and won the top prize at the event's retail product awards, features patent-pending technology that allows 10 inches of seat elevation at a driving speed of up to 3.5 mph.
“When you talk about what consumers are looking for in a power wheelchair, it's more social interaction...
Quantum Rehab turns feedback into solutions
June 26, 2015HME News Staff
EXETER, Pa. - Quantum Rehab has implemented a cloud-based application that allows its field staff to collect real-time feedback from consumers, clinicians and providers, and provide it to corporate departments via smartphone, tablet or computer.
The Quantum Rapid Response System then allows the applicable departments, including R&D, quality, production, sales and customer service, to address any needs.
“We wanted a way to convey consumer and market feedback throughout our entire organizations...
Wheel:Life publishes traveling guide
June 26, 2015HME News Staff
ATLANTA - Wheel:Life, an online community for wheelchair users worldwide, has published “Discovering: An Accessible US Travel Guide for Wheelchair Users” as an e-book on amazon.com. These accessible travel suggestions were gathered as part of the annual “Get Out & Enjoy Life” program, a joint educational initiative between Wheel:Life and Sports 'n Spokes Magazine. The book culminates a month-long education program and photo contest launched June 1. “We are thrilled...
'Enjoy Life' program kicks off
June 3, 2014HME News Staff
ATLANTA - Sports n' Spokes, the sports and recreation magazine of the Paralyzed Veterans of America, has teamed up with Life After Spinal Cord Injury, a nonprofit program of UroMed, and Wheel:Life, an online community, to encourage people with disabilities to “Get Out & Enjoy Life This Summer.” Now in its fourth year, the program kicks off with a photo contest with prize giveaways. This year's theme is running free and the slogan is ROAM. The program will spotlight activities...
People for Quality Care launches 'Dear Medicare' website
May 27, 2014HME News Staff
WATERLOO, Iowa - People for Quality Care (P4QC) has launched “Dear Medicare,” a website that features the stories of seniors and people with disabilities who are being negatively impacted by healthcare policies. “Our mission with Dear Medicare is to lift up the voices of Medicare beneficiaries and move readers to action through their powerful stories,” stated Kelly Turner, director of advocacy, in a press release. P4QC also has a Medicare Beneficiary Complaint Hotline...
In brief: CMS sets ICD-10 start date, AAH adds videos to campaign toolbox
May 2, 2014HME News Staff
WASHINGTON - In an April 30 proposed rule that sets hospital and long-term care inpatient payment rates and rules for 2015, CMS acknowledged it plans to implement ICD-10 on Oct. 1, 2015. Congress forced the agency's hand when both the House of Representatives and the Senate passed “doc fix” bills that included a one-year delay in the transition to the new coding system. CMS “expects to release an interim final rule in the near future that will include a new compliance date that...