Respiratory Care Advocacy and Policy
At AAHomecare, we recognize the vital role respiratory care equipment plays in supporting patients to live healthier, more independent lives at home. Our advocacy efforts focus on ensuring sustainable policies that preserve access to essential respiratory therapies through home medical equipment (HME).
Oxygen Therapy
Oxygen therapy remains a cornerstone treatment for many patients with chronic respiratory diseases. However, rising costs and reimbursement pressures threaten the homecare infrastructure that delivers this life-sustaining therapy.
It is imperative that payers, legislators, and regulatory bodies understand these financial challenges and act decisively to protect the HME providers who enable patients to remain at home—where care is both cost-effective and preferred by patients. Home oxygen therapy not only reduces hospitalizations and healthcare costs but also supports improved patient outcomes and quality of life.
Learn more about the impact of cost pressures on oxygen therapy and the HME industry in our Market Impact Paper.
Home Ventilators
Home ventilators provide essential respiratory support for individuals living with chronic respiratory conditions, neuromuscular disorders, and those recovering from severe illness. These devices improve breathing function, enhance quality of life, and enable patients to receive critical care within the comfort and familiarity of their homes.
Ensuring continued access to home ventilators through fair reimbursement policies and regulatory support is a top priority. We advocate for recognition of the value non-invasive ventilation brings to patients and the healthcare system.
Explore our insights on the Costs and Value of Non-Invasive Ventilation to understand the importance of this therapy in homecare settings.