AMARILLO, TX – On many levels, competitive bidding is nonsensical and unfair to DME suppliers. In my mind, the most egregious result of competitive bidding is the inability of a DME supplier to plan ahead for more than three years. For example,

ATLANTA – The U.S. Census Bureau released a new report this year that backs up what Medtrade presenters and exhibitors have been saying for a long time. Demographics favor the industry, and opportunity awaits for those who are willing to pursue sol

CLEVELAND, OH – Josh M. Marx, MBA, grew up watching his father (Joel Marx) in the HME industry, but when it came time to pursue his own career, Josh initially used his business acumen to tackle resort tourism management. After a few years working w

AMARILLO, TX A number of factors are pushing DME suppliers to enter into arrangements with other health care providers. These factors include: • Third party payers, hospitals, and physician groups want “one stop shopping” from the ancillar

AMARILLO, TX – The Affordable Care Act requires that, effective January 1, 2016, CMS use competitive bid program pricing information to reduce DME fee schedule amounts for DME suppliers outside of competitive bid areas. CMS began implementing t

ATLANTA – An eventful year in the HME industry comes to a head on Oct 31, 2016, when Medtrade kicks off in Atlanta at the Georgia World Congress Center. The nation’s premiere HME-focused event is scheduled for Oct 31-Nov 3, a four-day event that