On Phoenix, Heat, and Demand
LOVELAND, CO – Like so many events across the world, postponing Medtrade West from April to July was…
February 14 2021Latest in: News
Republicans Hope to Stymie Biden’s HHS Pick
WASHINGTON, DC – As reported in the NY Times and elsewhere, then president-elect Joseph R. Biden Jr. nominated…
February 14 2021Dos and Don’ts of Working with Manufacturers
AMARILLO, TX – Historically, the relationship between manufacturers and DME suppliers was viewed as “vendor-purchaser.” The supplier would…
February 14 2021View From The Inside
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Much is made of the need for advocacy within the realm of HME, but what…
February 14 2021CERT Data Shows 31.8% DMEPOS Improper Payment Rate
WASHINGTON, DC – Late last year, CMS published the 2020 Medicare Fee-For-Service Supplemental Improper Payment Data. This is…
February 6 2021AAHomecare Part of Effort to Extend Medicare Rate Relief
WASHINGTON, DC – AAHomecare joined 42 other healthcare organizations in asking Congressional leaders to extend a significant measure…
February 6 2021Most Recent Stimulus Package
AMARILLO, TX – As promised in our Jan. 4, 2021 Medtrade Monday article, this article discusses additional details…
February 6 2021CMS Implements New Supplier Location Inspection Procedure
WASHINGTON, DC – CMS has implemented a new procedure to ensure DMEPOS supplier locations are open and available…
January 31 2021Phoenix in July – It’s a Dry Heat
ATLANTA – When Medtrade West convenes July 12-14, 2021 at the Phoenix Convention Center, we’re told it might…
January 31 2021Athenahealth Kickback Settlement: Lessons for DME Suppliers
AMARILLO, TX – On Thursday, January 28, 2021, the Department of Justice issued the following press release: Athenahealth,…
January 31 2021