Home Oxygen Company, Inc. Participates In-group Meeting with Administrator Seema Verma​
Administrator Verma listens to the challenges of DME

Home Oxygen Company was invited by Representative Jeff Denham’s office to participate in a small group meeting discussing the challenges of rural providers in California. Representative Denham’s guest was Seema Verma, the administrator who runs the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

“We appreciate Representative Denham’s staff to include Home Oxygen Company in this very special meeting,” said Andrea Ewert, President and CEO of Home Oxygen Company, “Administrator Verma was very attentive to our needs and knowledgeable of our challenges”. Home Oxygen Company serves a large portion of “rural” non-bid communities as well as Competitive Bid MSAs. “Our representatives were able to articulate the challenges of running a business and serving Medicare beneficiaries in this financially compressed market.” “Administrator Verma acknowledged the challenges we face and indicated there would be happier times ahead” said Ewert. Representative Denham has signed on to House Bill 4229 as a co-sponsor and recognizes the need for change in reimbursement policy. “We are grateful both Administrator Verma and Representative Denham took the time to hear first-hand how our industry is crumbling and willing to take action to correct it”.

Home Oxygen Company is a leader in respiratory services in the Central Valley and strives to educate patients about the latest technologies that can help those with respiratory difficulties breathe easier and maintain an active lifestyle. Home Oxygen Company is accredited by the Board of Certification/Accreditation International.