Taking Over Oxygen Patients from Suppliers Who have Filed Bankruptcy

February 10, 2014
AMARILLO, TX – As the DME industry sadly anticipated, and as I believe CMS intended, competitive bidding is forcing a number of DME suppliers to close their doors. Many of these suppliers are having to go into bankruptcy. This is what happens w

One Month and Counting

February 10, 2014
LAS VEGAS – Medtrade Spring is just 28 days away, and recent changes are designed to create an even more focused show. Educational advisory board (EAB) members from around the country have helped to shape Medtrade Spring, scheduled for March 10-12

Day One of Medtrade Spring Brings In-Depth Workshops

February 3, 2014
LAS VEGAS – Medtrade Spring starts in 34 days, and hundreds of exhibitors and thousands of attendees are making plans to head to the Nevada desert for the March 10-12 show. A series of in-depth workshops (see full list below) gets the ball roll

Fixed Annual Fee Service Agreement With a Referral Source – What the Law Requires

January 27, 2014
AMARILLO, TX – The federal anti-kickback statute makes it a felony to offer or pay, solicit or receive, any remuneration in exchange for referrals for items or services that may be paid, in whole or in part, by Medicare, Medicaid, or another fe

Innovative HME Retail Product Awards are Back

January 20, 2014
LAS VEGAS – The Innovative HME Retail Product Awards, a hit at last year’s Medtrade, are back at Medtrade Spring, the March 10-12 version of the nation’s premiere HME trade show. A committee of judges will sort through the latest products to fi

Salute Seen Around the World – Soldier Gets a Little Help from Family and Friends

January 20, 2014
FORT STEWART, GA – On his fourth tour of duty in Afghanistan, Joshua Hargis, along with members of 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, walked into a nightmare. The day was Oct 6, 2013, and multiple improvised explosive devices w