MINNEAPOLIS – Minnesota HME leaders thwarted a plan to source incontinence products under Medicaid through a single distributor, with all providers billing for cost+20% for items purchased through that supplier.  The low rates under the propos

WATERLOO, IA – After favorable reviews in 2018, VGM’s Heartland Conference will once again feature two keynote addresses during the event’s June 10-12 run in Waterloo, Iowa. Jeff Cribbs, vice president of research for Gartner Industries Res

WASHINGTON, DC – The last six years in the HME business have been marked by a chaotic marketplace. Unsustainable pricing, unreasonable service, regulatory requirements, and an inability to do realistic business forecasting have changed the comp

SANDWICH, MA – AAHomecare’s 2019 Washington Legislative Session was another well attended event with no shortage of issues and items to review with legislators and policy makers. HR 2771, legislation to deal with the rate disparities in r

WASHINGTON, DC – Both the House and Senate return from their Memorial Day recess next week to kick off the Summer legislative season in both chambers. With the exception of a week off for Independence Day, the House is scheduled to be in sessio

WASHINGTON, DC – Growing flowers is one of my passions. Each spring I wait with longing for May because my lilacs and peonies bloom and fill the house with sweet perfume. This May held anticipation of another sort with two trips to Washington D