Newbie Nation – Medtrade Spring Attracting New Blood

February 17, 2014
LAS VEGAS – Ron Resnick has seen the challenges mount for HME providers across the country. As president of Blue Chip Medical Products Inc, Resnick believes part of the problem is that too many dealers are simply not aware of how much help is a

HME Voice – The Insider’s Guide to Medtrade Spring

February 17, 2014
LAS VEGAS – If you’re still unsure about whether to attend Medtrade Spring this year, part of the concern may be that you won’t be able to take full advantage of what it has to offer. After all, if you’re going to make the trip, you want it t

Medtrade Spring – Put Away Your Preconceived Notions

February 17, 2014
LAS VEGAS – Jim Greatorex is an HME veteran, and while his experience helps him everyday, the owner of Maine-based Black Bear Medical is always ready to learn something new. “This is not your father’s HME industry,” says Greatorex. “Evo

In Memory of Barbara Rogers – Advocate to the End

February 3, 2014
NEW YORK – Barbara Rogers was a doting grandmother and a former music producer, but many people in the DME industry knew her as a passionate advocate for the rights of respiratory patients and the disabled. I met Barbara more than a decade ago

EAB Aims for Focused Show

February 3, 2014
LAS VEGAS – From all parts of the country, members of the educational advisory board (EAB) meet in person each year. The most recent meeting put final touches on Medtrade Spring, now just 34 days away, and scheduled for March 10-12 at the Mandalay

I Am the HME Industry – Regina Gillispie

February 3, 2014
BARBOURSVILLE, WV – After almost a decade in business, Regina Gillispie, RRT, has seen her fair share of ups and downs in the DME world. As owner of Best Home Medical, Barboursville, WV, and Best Medical Equipment in nearby Hurricane, Gillispie has