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

Virtual Fly-in Set for July 18

July 15, 2013
WASHINGTON, DC – After two weeks of competitive bidding (round two), AAHomecare officials are receiving reports of delays, equipment shortages, and contractors refusing services in bid areas around the country. On July 18, they are calling on provi

Medtrade 2013: Wheel:Life Partners to Offer Programming for Consumers and Clinicians

July 15, 2013
ORLANDO, FL – To help promote consumer advocacy and patient choice, Medtrade has partnered with the online community Wheel:Life to offer a special program for consumers, caregivers, and clinicians in the Orlando metro area. The Wheel:Life Commu