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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
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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
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HME Voice: Hear Masters of the Life and Business Turnaround
July 15, 2013
ALPHARETTA, GA – Powered by Medtrade Radio and sponsored by Emerge Sales, HME Voice season two, episode three, will air once again on Thursday, July 18, at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time. “The industry has taken a punch, and everybody is hurting,” said
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Winners Never Quit and Quitters Never Win
July 15, 2013
HARRISBURG, PA – That’s right, gang. Our long struggle against the evils of the Medicare competitive bidding program is still not over. Seriously. July 1 may have come and gone, but the final bell has yet to be rung on this battle betwe
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July 11 Test Article Headline from Greg
July 11, 2013
FORT COLLINS, CO – The following is a test from Greg Thompson, written on Thursday, July 11. This is only a test. If it had been an actual emergency, you would have been told to go up I25 straight to Denver.
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Round Two Rates in Effect
July 1, 2013
WASHINGTON, DC – Summer temperatures climbed and Medicare reimbursement rates plummeted as round two of competitive bidding began today. The round two rates, amounting to an average reimbursement cut of 45% across affected product categories, k