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She is especially outspoken about the unintended consequences for patients who need liquid oxygen( often those with cystic fibrosis, advanced COPD or those living at higher altitudes). By tying liquid oxygen to the same fee schedule as concentrators and then driving that rate to the floor, Medicare has effectively made it impossible for many providers to cover the cost of liquid oxygen, which requires special trucks, hazmat-trained drivers and frequent home deliveries. Medicare claims from 2010 and 2020 show use of liquid oxygen dropped by 80 percent even though respiratory disease patterns remain unchanged, according to the American Association of Respiratory Care. americanhealthcareleader. com 63