WASHINGTON, DC – CMS intends to use single payment amounts (SPAs) from the competitive bidding program to adjust Medicare payment rates in areas outside the competitive bidding areas (CBAs). CMS made its intent known via final rule CMS-1614-F,

ATLANTA – Medtrade attendees turned out in force on day two of the nation’s premiere HME event to hear the American Association for Homecare (AAHomecare) Update. “I’ve been beat up, but I believe we can win this thing,” said Tom Ryan, presi

ATLANTA – If you put me in the fastest car on earth, I would not win the Indianapolis 500. A great machine helps, but drivers win races. Much the same can be said of power soccer players. The chairs fly across the floor and spin with whiplash f

ATLANTA – AAHomecare will have a full presence at Medtrade this year, with a number of sessions and events taking place throughout the week. Attendees can visit AAHomecare at Booth #1405 as well as hear representatives at the following presenta

ATLANTA – As group show director, I focus relentlessly on improving each and every Medtrade and Medtrade Spring. While I do this, I often feel as if government policy is working against HME providers, the very people I serve.  It can be frustr

ATLANTA – Why do I want you to stay home instead of come to Medtrade (which starts next week on Oct 29 at the Georgia World Congress Center)? Let me count the reasons: 5) Competitive bidding has destroyed the business. 4) Audits are too difficu