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Homecare Industry Urges Congress to Overturn Veto of Medicare Bill, Which Preserves Access to Home Medical Equipment and Saves Taxpayers Billions
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July 15, 2008
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To: NATIONAL EDITORS
Contact: Michael Reinemer of American Association for Homecare,
+1-703-535-1881
ARLINGTON, Va., July 15 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following
is a statement by Tyler Wilson, President and CEO, American
Association for Homecare, July 15, 2008:
It is unfortunate that President Bush has chosen to veto H.R.
6331, The Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of
2008. This legislation would save taxpayers billions of dollars
through reduced spending on home medical equipment and it would help
seniors and people with disabilities to continue receive quality
home medical equipment and services through Medicare.
We urge Congress to override the Presidents veto so ...