Survey Underway to Measure PMD Prior Auth Demo Success

May 12, 2018
Suppliers in the 19 states currently subject to the Power Mobility Devices Prior Authorization Demonstration Project are encouraged to take a brief online survey to provide feedback on their experience with the demonstration. The survey is being spea

Shelly Prial Turns 91

May 12, 2018
GOOSE CREEK, SC – Industry legend Sheldon “Shelly” Prial turned 91 last week. He is alive and well, as is his trademark passion, knowledge, and willingness to fight for the industry and his patients. “The good lord hasn’t called me home jus

A Trip Through the Opinions    

May 6, 2018
ATLANTA – Speaking with HME providers about Medtrade Spring and Medtrade is usually a redemptive experience. I call up providers after the show and even approach them on the trade show floor. When I employ the in-person strategy, attendees always e

New ESRD Rule Under Review

May 6, 2018
WASHINGTON, DC – Last week, the Office of Management and Budget published that the proposed rule CY 2019 Changes to the End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Prospective Payment System, Quality Incentive Program, Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, O

CMS Rescinds Requirement for Revised Oxygen CMNs

April 28, 2018
WASHINGTON, DC – On April 27th, CMS rescinded the requirement for revised oxygen CMNs for patients who are on differing liter flows based on sleep, rest or exertion. CMS originally published the documentation requirement on February 15, 2018.�

The Data Suggests…You Should Be at Medtrade

April 27, 2018
LAS VEGAS – For almost a decade, I’ve heard about our shrinking industry, smaller Medtrade crowds, and those good ol’ days. Oh, those Golden Commodes…Much of that is true – but here’s what else is true: 10,000 people turn 65 every day