I Am the HME Industry – Edric Huyke

April 21, 2014
BULLHEAD CITY, AZ – Almost a decade ago, Tri-State Respiratory-Anything Medical, began operating from a modest 800-sq-ft showroom in Bullhead City, Arizona. Today, the showroom measures 18,000 square feet, making it one of the largest in the United

Newbie Enthusiasm Reigns at Medtrade Spring and Medtrade

April 14, 2014
LIBERTYVILLE, IL – More than 80 companies exhibited at last month’s Medtrade Spring for the first time. These companies are enthused about massive demand on the horizon (see last week’s top story in Medtrade Monday) and are optimistic about

Roscoe Medical and Carex Health Join Forces

April 7, 2014
STRONGSVILLE, OHIO – Roscoe Medical and Carex Health Brands have merged, creating what company officials anticipate will be a combined company well-positioned to better serve the growing home health care market, “with dominant market distribu

I Am the HME Industry – Robert Andrews

April 7, 2014
SAN RAPHAEL, CA – When Robert Andrews joined the family business in 2008, the specter of competitive bidding remained comfortably on the back burner. When it finally came time to bid in the five California counties (San Francisco, San Mateo, Marin,

A Chat with Medtrade Spring Award Winners

April 7, 2014
LAS VEGAS – Some trade show booths are more exciting than others. At last month’s Medtrade Spring, Medela Inc distinguished itself as one of the “others” with a bright and clean presentation that captured attention. John Broughton, direct

I Am the HME Industry – Will House

March 31, 2014
UNIVERSITY PLACE, WA – When retirement got tiring, Will House went searching for something to do. After 15 years in the medical equipment business working for someone else, the 69-year-old House ultimately bought Affordable Medical Supply in Univer