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Americans Turning to the Internet for Medical Equipment
Insurance Claims Veteran Provides Tips to Help You Buy Safely

Richmond, Virginia (July 27, 2006) – For years, people have known that the web is a great resource for information about medicines and medical research. Now, more and more Americans are going one step further by using the Internet to actually buy the equipment they need to treat conditions such as sleep apnea, diabetes, and asthma.

“People are turning to companies like ours for durable medical equipment for several reasons, but perhaps the biggest reason is price,” said Sherry Burgess, Vice President and Co-Owner of CPAP Supply USA, which sells devices that treat the symptoms of sleep apnea through its website, cpapsupplyusa.com.

Obviously web-based medical equipment companies have a lower overhead than their brick-and-mortar cousins. Many of them have additional flexibility in setting their prices because they don’t submit claims to insurance companies.

“When companies submit claims to Medicare, they’re forced to sell their goods to all individuals at a set price,” said Burgess, who has worked with medical insurance claims for 19 years. “People are finding that in many cases their out-of-pocket expenses are much lower if they work with a company like ours that allows them to bypass that system altogether.”

Burgess says some people are reluctant to buy medical equipment online. She has put together a list of tips for anyone concerned about being taken advantage of.

1) When shopping online, look for the Verisign, Hacker Safe, and Better Business Bureau logos. They show that the organization behind the website is reputable, safe, and working to protect your personal information.

2) If you’re not sure a company is legitimate, call them and ask them questions about their healthcare background, how long they’ve been in business, and if they work with local physicians.

3) Check with your healthcare provider. They may be able to help you evaluate whether a company is an honest one.

4) Make sure the company’s return policy is clear and in writing.

5) Buy only FDA-approved devices. Miracle cures rarely work as advertised.

About CPAP Supply USA
CPAP Supply USA, headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, is one of the nation’s leading suppliers of CPAP machines, CPAP masks and CPAP accessories from top manufacturers, including Respironics, Puritan Bennett, Invacare, Resmed and Fisher & Paykel. With 18 years experience working with home medical equipment companies specializing in respiratory care, their mission is to improve the quality of life for their clients by providing expert advice and state-of-the-art equipment at affordable prices. For more information, call 1-866-560-2727 or visit www.CPAPSupplyUSA.com.

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