Pharmacists Say Bill Enhances Drug Supply Security, But Threatens Patient Access

August 5, 2013
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Officials at the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) expect Senate Bill S. 959 to be considered soon in the full Senate. NCPA advocates are particularly concerned that the bill would grant FDA unrestricted authority t

New Position for MK Battery Exec, Same Devotion to Advocacy

July 29, 2013
ANAHEIM, CA – MK Battery’s Power for Funding initiatives have raised more than $150,000 over the last three years to help advance industry advocacy and lobbying efforts. It’s a legacy that Wayne Merdinger seeks to continue when he takes over as

Legal Challenge Marches on

July 29, 2013
WASHINGTON, DC – In addition to ongoing legislative efforts, AAHomecare is still pursuing a preliminary injunction/temporary restraining order against CMS to halt competitive bidding. In a note to members last week, AAHomecare officials reveale

Increasing Consumer Access to Complex Rehab

July 29, 2013
EAST ELMHURST, NY – Like many professionals in this field, I have been immersed in the community of people with disabilities for almost 30 years. It matters to me that my fellow citizens with disabilities have equal access to their lives. The l

Medtrade is the Place for Solutions

July 21, 2013
AMARILLO, TX – We know a few things for certain: 1) we will not be able to stop competitive bidding in the courts; 2) CMS will not delay competitive bidding. Indeed, CMS will do nothing to help the DME industry; 3) the only way to stop competitive

medtrade.com Gets a Facelift

July 21, 2013
ALPHARETTA, GA – The familiar medtrade.com is cleaner, crisper, and a little easier to navigate thanks to a recent techno face lift. The site features the new Medtrade 365 Blog section that will be regularly stocked with content from familiar i