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

ATLANTA – Behind the scenes of the recently completed Medtrade lurked a familiar face in a new role. With a crisp bow tie and calm demeanor, Mark Lind morphed from associate show director to show director for 2019’s premiere HME-focused trade sho

ATLANTA – This week marks exactly 10 years of Medtrade Monday. As we look back on another Thanksgiving Holiday, I reflect on the fact that I’ve been lucky enough to put out each and every issue, with plenty of good news, bad news, and baffling ne

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The end of the year is always pretty hectic on Capitol Hill, but this year it’s even more so. The House of Representatives is consumed with the impeachment hearings, which has pushed aside Congress’ consideration of a hos