AAHomecare: 31 consumer groups endorse MPP

WASHINGTON, D.C., Oct. 31, 2012—In an October 31 letter to Congressman Tom Price (R-Ga.), 31 consumer and patient groups expressed their deep concerns about the current Medicare bidding program for HME and their support for the Market Pricing Program (MPP) to replace it. The letter, spearheaded by United Spinal Association, thanks Rep. Price for introducing the Medicare DMEPOS Market Pricing Program Act  (H.R. 6490).

The letter states: “We, the undersigned organizations of consumer and disability advocacy groups, would like to thank you for introducing bipartisan legislation, HR 6490, the Medicare DMEPOS Market Pricing Program Act of 2012. This legislation establishes an independent auction program, known as the Market Pricing Program (MPP), which will result in accountability, transparency, and market-based pricing. It will ensure that Medicare beneficiaries, including individuals with disabilities, continue to have access to high quality, medically required durable medical equipment (DME) and services that will give our community the ability to live active, productive independent lives with improved health outcomes.”

This letter helps make the case for supporting H.R. 6490. Please share it with your members of Congress when you talk to them about the importance of enacting H.R. 6490 this year. Take action now at http://action.aahomecare.org.

AAHomecare thanks the consumer groups, HME providers, and state associations for helping with this important effort. Visit online at www.aahomecare.org.