ORLANDO, FL – When I look around the magnificent Orange County Convention Center here in Orlando, Fla, I can’t help but marvel at the ingenuity, drive, and hard work on display. While I have seen countless trade shows, it’s still impressive to

JACKSON HEIGHTS, NY – As grassrooters in a consumer organization with a strong focus on access to medical equipment, we hear too many demoralizing stories where people with disabilities have been denied access to vital equipment. It seems like

ORLANDO, FL – Providers who wish to engage government officials through advocacy can learn about lobbying on Capitol Hill from the best in the business at Medtrade. A great place to make new connections, learn about advocacy, and welcome the la

WASHINGTON, DC – I receive reports from the state associations when they have won the support of their representatives in Washington. The officers who run these associations are working as hard as they can to gather support behind our cause. If

WASHINGTON, DC – CMS will eventually require “full compliance with DME face-to-face requirements” by a date to be announced in 2014.   The information released last week further states that CMS “expects all [DME] suppliers to hav

ORLANDO, FL – The word “advocate” is becoming increasingly misunderstood in our industry as the fear and reality of competitive bidding continues. More and more, HME advocate efforts center on driving legislative impact, influencing senator