Yesterday I had the opportunity to speak to over 300 representatives from across the country about the importance of maintaining patient control of homecare providers.
I spoke about my personal experence being a wheelchair-user, and the increasing difficulty I have acquiring durable and disposable medical equipment (DME). When I was first injured over 20 years ago, it only took one simple phone call to one company to get the supplies and equipment I needed. Today, the system is complex and frustrating, often requiring consumers to patronize multiple vendors for their DME needs.
The crowd was very interested in hearing my story, which I plan to re-tell to members of Congress tomorrow. Wish me luck on Capitol Hill!
