Medicare assures patients about access to oxygen

From AP: Medicare officials tried on Monday to quell growing worry by the elderly that they could lose access to lifesaving oxygen supplies with the start of the new year. With a rise in phony marketing scams, which this blog has covered, many less than reputable companies are preying on the elderly for more money to offset their own losses during this economic climate. We must assure people that Medicare, though wacky and seemingly mismanaged will not keep individuals from life saving access to medical supplies. Any individual representing a company that claims to do so is wrong. Always do background checks on any company or individual who contacts you our someone you know about your personal Medicare status. For the rest of this article, please click here.