HOUSTON – Medtrade has been a part of my life since childhood. I have memories of my parents packing up to go out of town for the annual show in Atlanta, and occasionally Medtrade Spring in Las Vegas. I remember my first Medtrade events in the

WASHINGTON, DC – As noted last week, the recent proposed ESRD & DMEPOS Rule contains positive provisions for many segments of the home medical equipment community but falls short in other areas.  We are particularly concerned with the abse

WASHINGTON, DC – The release of the new ESRD and DMEPOS Proposed Rule is significant for several reasons. First off, the proposed rule gives rural suppliers sustainedreimbursement rate relief through 2020. The rule also incorporates competiti

WASHINGTON, DC – Earlier this month, AAHomecare collaborated with CMS to organize an event to showcase the four e-prescribing platforms being used in the DME industry today. MITRE, the government contractor that has been tasked with doing an enviro

WASHINGTON, DC – Last week, CMS released updated guidance on a proposed rule that proposes to update payment policies and rates under the End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) payment system that also includes major new provisions related to DMEPOS co

WICHITA FALLS, TX – As I sit here thinking about how to grow my DME business, that little person on my shoulder keeps yelling, “Retail!” I firmly believe that retail is one of many options to work toward. I have talked to, listened to, and