ALPHARETTA, GA – When an auto accident left Steve Kitchin a quadriplegic, the president of Indiana-based ConvertaStep, had to redefine himself. His difficult journey mirrors the challenges that many HME providers are facing these days.   To he

DURHAM, NC—While surveys still show that elderly people wish to stay in their homes as they age, at least the quality of nursing homes has improved for those who can’t avoid moving out.  Since the 2008 implementation of CMS’ Five-Star Qual

AMARILLO, TX – According to the HIPAA privacy regulations, a “covered entity” (as defined by HIPAA) is required to notify an individual and the Secretary of DHHS “following the discovery of a breach of unsecured protected health informati

AMARILLO, TX – The Ethics in Patient Referrals Act, or Stark law, provides that “if a physician has a financial relationship with an entity” that provides certain designated health services (durable medical equipment), then the physician is

ATLANTA – The School of Hospitality at Georgia State University (GSU) recently named Kevin Gaffney, group show director, Medtrade, as one of its 40 outstanding alumni. The honor is part of the hospitality school’s 40th anniversary festivities