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Save My Medical Supplies, a new consumer-focused campaign designed to
educate the public about how Medicare reform mistakes are impacting
people with serious medical needs was launched today by the American
Association for Homecare (AAHomecare).(Free-Pr-Online.com)
All types of medical supplies, also referred to as home medical
equipment (HME), such as wheelchairs, diabetic test strips, and
oxygen, are being negatively impacted by changing Medicare policies.
“The HME industry can no longer afford to be the only voice in this
debate,” said Tom Ryan, president and CEO of AAHomecare. “People need
to start shouting from the rooftops that Medicare reform mistakes are
impacting their health and preventing them from getting the right home
health supplies and equipment. The Save My Medical Supplies campaign
is aimed directly at consumers to build public awareness, and a public
outcry, from the millions of people who are receiving care from the
HME industry.”
The campaign revolves around www.SaveMyMedicalSupplies.org. The new
website, as well as the Save My Medical Supplies Facebook page and
Twitter feed, explains Medicare coverage criteria, complexities, and
reform challenges in consumer-friendly language that is relatable,
inclusive and easy to understand.
Specifically, the site explains how Medicare reform mistakes are
hurting access to medical supplies or equipment, like wheelchairs, for
people who have:
- Cerebral Palsy
- Diabetes
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Spina Bifida
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Other Medical Conditions
Mostly importantly, the site is designed to empower people, giving
them tools to speak out as advocates on their own behalf or for
someone they love. Site visitors can email their congressional
representatives directly, sharing their personal stories about
healthcare needs and urging Congress to stop Medicare reform mistakes
by supporting H.R. 1717, the Medicare Market Pricing Program Act.
“Millions of people nationwide are being hurt by Medicare reform
mistakes. SaveMyMedicalSupplies.org explains the issues in a personal
way that everyone can understand, and take action on. Please take five
minutes to stand up for someone you love – and send an email to
Congress using the site’s simple tool,” said Lisa Wells, president of
Get Social Consulting. Wells is managing the Save My Medical Supplies
outreach effort on behalf of AAHomecare.
“It’s important for people to understand how decisions made in
Washington directly impact quality and access to care,” said Anna
McDevitt, president of Laboratory Marketing. “That is the main focus
of SaveMyMedicalSupplies.org – creating a place for people and their
care providers to speak out together for the right kind of Medicare
reform.” McDevitt is providing brand design support to the Save My
Medical Supplies campaign.
Now that Save My Medical Supplies resources are available online,
medical equipment manufacturers and healthcare providers can do three
things to help spread the word to their customers, referral sources
and local community:
1. Follow SaveMyMedicalSupplies on Facebook and Twitter.
[Facebook.com/
savemymedicalsupplies or @savemymedsupply]
2. Share or retweet SMMS posts on to your organization’s social media
pages.
3. Share links to condition-specific pages from the SMMS website and
social media within your organization’s e-newsletters, blog and other
consumer-facing online resources.
To receive updates from Save My Medical Supplies and learn more about
how you can help spread the word within your community, email Beth
Ludwick at AAHomecare, bethl@aahomecare.org.
About AAHomecare
The American Association for Homecare represents durable medical
equipment providers, manufacturers, and others in the homecare
community that serve the medical needs of millions of Americans who
require oxygen systems, wheelchairs, medical supplies, inhalation drug
therapy, and other medical equipment and services in their homes.
Members operate more than 3,000 homecare locations in all 50 states.
Visit www.aahomecare.org.
Contacts:
Beth Ludwick, 202-372-0748, bethl@aahomecare.org
Save My Medical Supplies aims to educate the public about how Medicare
reform mistakes are impacting people with disabilities and serious
medical needs, nationwide. Visit: http://www.
savemymedicalsupplies.org