LAS VEGAS – There is no tomorrow. DME/HME companies are facing some horrendous legislation, worse than anything I have ever seen. If we sit by and are unable to reach CMS and legislators to make some critical changes, we all will face a dire fu

WASHINGTON, DC – Last week’s OMHA Appelant Forum brought pointed questions from industry representatives in a hearing that yielded applause from providers whose businesses are paralyzed by the confusing audit process. The day began with sever

BRADENTON, FL – As a former medical equipment business owner, state association officer, and board member—now state association executive director—I have had the opportunity to view the industry from many different perspectives.   I ha

NEW YORK – Medtrade Monday received many comments about the passing of industry advocate Barbara Rogers. Rogers was an ardent proponent of the Margaret Pfrommer Memorial lecture at Chest (the conference of the American College of Chest Physicia

WASHINGTON, DC – The much anticipated Office of Medicare Hearings and Appeals (OMHA) Appellant Forum takes place in Washington D.C. on Feb 12 (Wednesday). Providers can listen and watch by registering in advance of the event by clicking here. In th

WASHINGTON, DC – President Obama’s State of the Union address mentioned “health” eight times among the speech’s more than 6,800 words. Instead of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), immigration and the economy took the spotlight. Obama spoke