ATLANTA – The DME industry is at a critical juncture. It is dealing with the “perfect storm” of competitive bidding, the July 1 reimbursement cuts, and aggressive audits. Participating in this industry is not for the “faint of heart.” S

WASHINGTON, DC – In their comments on CMS’ latest rules proposal covering the bidding program for HME (CMS 1651-P), the University of California Health System reports that hospitals within the UC System continue to see significant problems ob

WATERLOO, IA – Every morning after I sit down and turn on my computer, I know it won’t be long before the phone starts ringing. This week it was Cindy, a senior in rural Illinois who didn’t know how she was going to pay for her CPAP supplie

WASHINGTON, DC – A Sept 8 press release from CMS contends that the nationwide competitive bidding (NCB) program “is going smoothly with few inquiries or complaints and no negative beneficiary health outcomes.” The latest 1,200-word missive

WASHINGTON, DC – AAHomecare officials thanked dozens of HME providers who have reached out to share their stories about the disruption that bidding-derived rate cuts is causing in rural communities and other non-bid areas. These stories helped gene

FORT COLLINS, CO – This Labor Day issue of Medtrade Monday features a top story on the Team USA Power Soccer Team, winners of back-to-back World Cup championships. Two years ago, Medtrade attendees saw wonderful local teams play a demonstration