Concerted Response from DME Stakeholders Key in Limiting Scope of Tariffs

June 24, 2018
WASHINGTON, DC – The Administration recently announced that Section 301 Tariffs on a range of products imported from China would move forward. Thanks in part to quick action by DME stakeholders, several product categories related to our industr

Gear Up for Change, Get Inspired at Medtrade

June 24, 2018
WASHINGTON, DC – There’s nothing in the HME sector like Medtrade. Where else can you find unmatched educational, professional development, and networking opportunities under one roof, along with the chance to connect with manufacturers and ot

SmartSaver Rates and The Propensity to Procrastinate

June 17, 2018
ATLANTA – There must be a human being out there who never procrastinates, but I’ve never met one. You can always exercise tomorrow, or eat more nutritious food next week. You can always learn the guitar next year, or read a classic novel some oth

AAHomecare Works With CMS to Improve Improper Payment Rate

June 15, 2018
WASHINGTON, DC – Last week AAHomecare and several regulatory council members met with CMS’ Comprehensive Error Rate Testing (CERT) team in Baltimore. The goal of the meeting was to get further clarification on the 2017 CERT Supplemental Impr

Join the Survivors and Thrivers at Medtrade

June 10, 2018
ATLANTA – A glance at the top of today’s Medtrade Monday confirms what we have been hinting at for a few weeks. SmartSaver rates (once known as “early bird” rates) are finally here. SmartSaver Rates last 18 days, officially ending on Friday,

VGM Earns Outstanding Volunteer Award

June 9, 2018
WATERLOO, IA – VGM Group recently received the 2018 Outstanding Volunteer Award from the Home Medical Equipment and Services Association of New England (HOMES). The award was presented during HOMES’ 30th annual meeting held May 16-17 in Ports