Get Involved in Industry Advocacy

May 20, 2018
LOVELAND, CO – Wow was my first reaction on being notified that I will be presented with the Mal Mixon Legislative Advocate Award. I am humbled to even be considered. The only reason this is possible is because of the awesome team that I work with

A Closer Look at the Rural Relief IFR

May 20, 2018
WASHINGTON, DC – Last week’s release of the long-awaited Interim Final Rule on rural relief was met with a measure of disappointment for many in the home medical equipment community on account of the shorter-than-expected period of relief, th

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