Major Change at Mediware, New Booth at Medtrade

September 16, 2018
LENEXA, KS — Longtime Medtrade exhibitor Mediware Information Systems Inc., a portfolio company of TPG Capital, has announced its strategic transformation to WellSky, effectively merging more than 30 unique health care and human services brands. A

Early Bird Registration for Brightree Summit Ends Sept 14

September 8, 2018
ATLANTA – Ready for a one-two power punch? The Brightree Summit is back – bigger and better than ever—and once again held in conjunction with Medtrade so attendees can maximize their time and travel budgets to attend the two events together. B

Mediware® Acquires Rock-Pond Solutions

September 1, 2018
LENEXA, KS – Medtrade exhibitor Mediware Information Systems Inc has acquired Rock-Pond Solutions, a business intelligence and analytics software provider for the home infusion, home medical equipment (HME), and specialty pharmacy industries.

Limiting Products Offered to Traditional Medicare Beneficiaries

September 1, 2018
AMARILLO, TX – Fast forward to January 1, 2019. For 18 to 24 months following January 1, 2019 (“Gap Period”), competitive bidding will not exist. During the Gap Period, if they choose to do so, DME suppliers will have the right to limit the

Another Win for DME Suppliers – TRO Against Recoupment of Money

August 25, 2018
AMARILLO, TX – In my July 9, 2018 Medtrade Monday article, I discussed the Family Rehab, Inc. v. Azar case in which (i) the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the Federal District Court (the trial court) had jurisdiction to grant a Tempora

Fighting Sole Source Contracts:  Lessons from Illinois

August 18, 2018
AMARILLO, TX – Over the past 10 years, DME suppliers have focused their attention on the Medicare and Medicaid fee-for-service (FFS) programs. On the Medicare side, suppliers have had to deal with competitive bidding, aggressive auditors, reduc