President's 2008 Proposal For Wheelchairs Would Increase Costs, Reduce Patient Access, USA

... The President's Fiscal Year (FY) 2008 budget request includes a provision that would eliminate the ability of Medicare beneficiaries to purchase a power wheelchair when it is initially prescribed by a physician. The theory behind the President's 13-month rental proposal is that there are many beneficiaries who require power wheelchairs on a temporary basis. [click link for full article] ...