Getting needed care

Over 2 million Americans live with limb loss or limb difference, but twothirds won’t receive a prosthetic device. There is not much information to explain why or if people are getting access to the care they need. That’s why I’m urging Sen. John Boozman, Sen. Tom Cotton, and Rep. French Hill to co-sponsor the Triple A Study Act (S.1089/H.R.2461).

As a nurse case manager and life care planner, I see this situation far too often. The Triple A Study Act solves this problem by identifying the best care practices for people living with limb loss and limb difference. It studies specific challenges, including how often people are denied coverage for devices, and outcomes like whether patients can return to work. Medicare, the VA system, and private insurers will all benefit from this information.

As a health-care team member benefiting the limb-loss and limb-difference community, I advocate for my patients. I should not have to advocate for basic care such as protheses. I want people living with limb loss to have the same opportunity as everyone else so they can live the full and functional life they want to live.

The Triple A Study Act is important because it will improve the health of millions of people living with limb loss or limb difference.

VICTORIA POWELL

Benton