CAMES

Who Are We?

CAMES is an organization made up of medical equipment companies including oxygen delivery services and supplies, medical supplies, orthotics and prosthetics, wheelchairs, hospital beds, rehabilitation equipment, and many other specialty medical items. CAMES follows healthcare trends and provides medical equipment information to the community.

Join CAMES Today!

Call Craig Rapp 303-919-0249 or email him at bethesdaO2@qwestoffice.net for more information on how your HME business can be a part of this local Colorado organization of HME providers!

Call 303-346-9278 to be faxed a copy of the membership application or print from website and send your application in with your dues!

We work to accomplish the following:

  • CAMES positively impacts regulatory and legislative change benefiting our clients / patients and our businesses.
  • We promote the positive perception of the HME industry to the general public, the healthcare industry and our legislators.
  • In an environment of ever increasing competition for state and federal reimbursement, we provide networking opportunities encouraging the birth of new ideas, increasing collaborative efforts and strengthening our sphere of influence.
  • We foster high standards for the safe, efficient and ethical provision of medical equipment services. Through educational programs, we "raise the bar" on business practices within the industry and continually promote personal and organizational development.
  • We establish a standard of conduct within our industry fostering the well being of all parties involved.

Issues of Interest

CAMES follows many issues but the following seem to be the most important public policy issues for this legislative period of time, both on a state and local level.

  • Medicaid Reimbursement Reductions
  • Competitive Bidding
  • Access to quality care for our patients/clients
  • Affordable healthcare
  • Adequate reimbursement to our businesses serving a very vulnerable population
  • An environment in which our businesses can also grow

CONTACT

Craig Rapp
President, CAMES
Bethesda O2 Respiratory Services, Inc.
4223 West 38th Street
Denver, CO 80212
Phone: 303-919-0249
Email: bethesdaO2@qwestoffice.net

Edie Busam
Political Consultant
Aponte, Hogan & Busam, Inc.
303 E 17th Street
Denver, Colorado 80203
Phone: 303-830-0234
Email: ebusam@aponte-busam.com

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P.O. Box 630322  Littleton, CO  80163-0322  Phone/Fax: 303-346-9278
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