ATLANTA – In the world of editorial writing, the usual suspects are rounded up for a reason. They have opinions, and in some cases it is their job to have opinions. As the humble editor of Medtrade Monday, I am grateful for their countless contribu

AMARILLO, TX – Today’s DME supplier is highly regulated. It must abide by a plethora of federal anti-fraud laws, including (but not limited to) the Medicare anti-kickback statute and the federal False Claims Act. Because the day-to-day operat

SAN DIEGO – The 10x Medical Device Conference, held from May 4-6 at the Hilton San Diego Mission Valley, will feature an HME-focused panel discussion with some familiar industry faces. The session is entitled, “How Escalating Costs are Giving

WASHINGTON, DC – In the wake of a big legislative victory, Tom Ryan, president and CEO of the American Association for Homecare, is anxious to build on the momentum. “We’re working to get relief for members on audits, expand the prior authoriza

WASHINGTON, DC – I’m sorry if you missed Medtrade Spring this year, because you missed a great show. It was a very positive experience, and a much-needed boost for our industry. After months of miserable winter weather for much of the country

WASHINGTON, DC – President Obama signed Medicare legislation into law last week that included provisions to make all DMEPOS competitive bids binding, and to require proof of licensure in Medicare contract auctions. “This is a big win for the indu