Caretailing and Much More at Medtrade

October 3, 2016
ATLANTA – Sometimes I get asked: Are you trying to push caretailing for the industry? As group show director at Medtrade, it’s not my goal to push anything. We reflect and amplify whatever is going on in the industry, and it should be noted that

LV Review Journal Asks Minority Leader Reid for Action on Rural Cuts

October 3, 2016
WASHINGTON, DC – Your stories and support for media outreach efforts have helped garner a significant editorial endorsement for competitive bidding relief. Sunday’s Las Vegas Review-Journal lays out the impacts of applying bidding-derived pri

Focus on What is in Your Control

September 26, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – I will be presenting at Medtrade in Atlanta, Georgia, and I hope to connect with you there. Medtrade is our industry’s largest trade show, and the biggest draw of incredible talent.  It is a time to collaborate and to tap

AAHomecare in Action – HME Community Outreach on Bidding Issue is Being Heard on Capitol Hill

September 26, 2016
WASHINGTON, DC – The HME community’s continued outreach on the bidding program problems for rural providers and patients is being heard on Capitol Hill. Prospects for legislative action remain uncertain before Congress recesses for election s

Medtrade is for Serious Suppliers

September 19, 2016
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

AAHomecare in Action – UC Health System Frustrated by Competitive Bidding

September 19, 2016
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