NEWPORT BEACH, CA – Who do you look up to in the HME industry? For me, the list is long but my go-to crew for business advice is much shorter and especially dear to my heart. More than a decade ago, a handful of HME business leaders stepped in

WASHINGTON, DC – AAHomecare reported last week that the 2020 Medicare fee schedule update released by CMS grants modest 1.6%-2.4% CPI-U increases in several categories: Former competitive bidding areas: 2019 rates + 2.4% Diabetic supplies, Nation

ATLANTA – Medtrade staff members know; If you’re walking the Medtrade floor with Kevin Gaffney, reserve some extra time, because Gaffney will likely be shaking hands and chatting with exhibitors every 20 feet or so. After a decade as show directo

BARBOURSVILLE, W.V. – As I reflect on 2019 and start planning for 2020, I cannot help but think; “Why do I bother planning?” CMS, MCOs, and all other insurance companies make planning a futile effort. My thoughts then shifted to; “How as

WASHINGTON, DC – CMS has posted the Notice of Preliminary Bid Evaluation (PBE) and sent emails for all bidders noting whether they have met bidding requirements in areas including PTAN status, surety bond, licensure, and accreditation.  As we

WASHINGTON, DC – Our sources on Capitol Hill tell us that it’s uncertain whether the next Federal budget deal will provide significant opportunities to include provisions from other legislation pending before Congress, including language from