New York Medicaid finally agreed to cover pneumatic compression therapy for our patients. It has been a long and draining road to get here but we forced them to listen. I am going to rest for a while but please keep watching to ensure they follow through on this promise.
August 18, 2023
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The purpose of this petition is to bring awareness to the underserved lymphedema population in New York State and implore New York Medicaid to include pneumatic compression as a covered benefit for their members.
Lymphedema is a long-term chronic condition where extra fluid collects in the tissues causing swelling and results from damage or blockage to the body’s lymphatic system. If lymphedema is inadequately treated, it can lead to irreversible skin changes, fibrosis, recurrent infections, reduced mobility, hospitalization, diminished quality of life, and even mortality. Pneumatic compression has been proven to successfully treat lymphedema and significantly reduce the total cost of care for patients.
By signing this petition you are telling New York Medicaid that NOW is the time for them to join the other 45 states that include pneumatic compression therapy as a covered benefit for their Medicaid members who suffer from lymphedema.
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June 8, 2023
Reaching this point has been an exhausting uphill climb but seeing the momentum grow gives me a reason to keep pushing. Many days I wondered if anyone else would see how urgent this coverage is for our health. Your presence here reminds me that we are finally being seen.
Reached 100 supporters
June 8, 2023
37 Comments
These patients need coverage to help prevent their symptoms from worsening. Lymphedema is a life-long condition and if not treated as such and the patient doesn’t have access to to the tools and resources to improve their condition it will more than likely end up costing more dollars to the insurance in the long run by having to treat the side effects of lymphedema
All patients, regardless of insurance coverage, deserve access to our best-known treatment options. Pneumatic compression is an extremely important tool in treating lymphedema. This pump has tremendous results. When people see results, it improves compliance, therefore stabilizing the disease, and in turn lowering the number of office visits and hospitalizations for complications.
This is so critical for patient with lymphedema and venous issues. Pumps play a vital role in their treatment plan and prevent a constant heal, reoccur, heal, reoccur cycle.
Advanced pneumatic compression devices ( lymphedema pumps) are effective in reducing limb volume and they decrease the rate of cellulitis. They decrease hospital admissions related to cellulitis and wounds. They should be available to all patients with lymphedema.
As someone who has loved one's with Lymphedema I have seen first hand the life changing benefits of pneumatic compression. My dad can once again fit into his shoes and enjoy a round of golf. He has his life back! Please make this available for NY Medicaid members.
This is an essential part of lymphedema management and should be available to all New Yorkers
This is extremely important for patients with lymphedema to use daily at home to Assist with lymphatic flow.
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New York Medicaid finally agreed to cover pneumatic compression therapy for our patients. It has been a long and draining road to get here but we forced them to listen. I am going to rest for a while but please keep watching to ensure they follow through on this promise.
August 18, 2023
Final supporters
The purpose of this petition is to bring awareness to the underserved lymphedema population in New York State and implore New York Medicaid to include pneumatic compression as a covered benefit for their members.
Lymphedema is a long-term chronic condition where extra fluid collects in the tissues causing swelling and results from damage or blockage to the body’s lymphatic system. If lymphedema is inadequately treated, it can lead to irreversible skin changes, fibrosis, recurrent infections, reduced mobility, hospitalization, diminished quality of life, and even mortality. Pneumatic compression has been proven to successfully treat lymphedema and significantly reduce the total cost of care for patients.
By signing this petition you are telling New York Medicaid that NOW is the time for them to join the other 45 states that include pneumatic compression therapy as a covered benefit for their Medicaid members who suffer from lymphedema.
Updates
June 8, 2023
Reaching this point has been an exhausting uphill climb but seeing the momentum grow gives me a reason to keep pushing. Many days I wondered if anyone else would see how urgent this coverage is for our health. Your presence here reminds me that we are finally being seen.
Reached 100 supporters
June 8, 2023
37 Comments
Now is the time for New York state to join the other 45 states of the Union that include pneumatic compression therapy as a covered benefit for Medicaid members who suffer from lymphedema because I'm a concerned physician.
These patients need coverage to help prevent their symptoms from worsening. Lymphedema is a life-long condition and if not treated as such and the patient doesn’t have access to to the tools and resources to improve their condition it will more than likely end up costing more dollars to the insurance in the long run by having to treat the side effects of lymphedema
All patients, regardless of insurance coverage, deserve access to our best-known treatment options. Pneumatic compression is an extremely important tool in treating lymphedema. This pump has tremendous results. When people see results, it improves compliance, therefore stabilizing the disease, and in turn lowering the number of office visits and hospitalizations for complications.
This is so critical for patient with lymphedema and venous issues. Pumps play a vital role in their treatment plan and prevent a constant heal, reoccur, heal, reoccur cycle.
Advanced pneumatic compression devices ( lymphedema pumps) are effective in reducing limb volume and they decrease the rate of cellulitis. They decrease hospital admissions related to cellulitis and wounds. They should be available to all patients with lymphedema.
As someone who has loved one's with Lymphedema I have seen first hand the life changing benefits of pneumatic compression. My dad can once again fit into his shoes and enjoy a round of golf. He has his life back! Please make this available for NY Medicaid members.
This is an essential part of lymphedema management and should be available to all New Yorkers
This is extremely important for patients with lymphedema to use daily at home to Assist with lymphatic flow.
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Now is the time for New York state to join the other 45 states of the Union that include pneumatic compression therapy as a covered benefit for Medicaid members who suffer from lymphedema because I'm a concerned physician.