Respironics Recall: Latest FDA Guidance

July 30, 2021
AMARILLO, TX – Since mid-June, DME industry stakeholders have been in triage mode in responding to the Respironics product recall. With most product recalls that we have witnessed in the past, there have been substitute products manufactured by

CAIRE Makes Its Case At Medtrade West

July 24, 2021
PHOENIX – CAIRE made a strong case for innovation last week during Medtrade West, fashioning a compelling demonstration of its myCAIRE telehealth solution. Cassandra Gordon (shown here speaking to trade media) explained how providers could improve

Philips Recall and HIPAA; Participating vs. Non-Participating

July 3, 2021
AMARILLO, TX – Most Medtrade Monday articles address one legal topic or several topics that are related to each other. This week’s article is different. In this article, we will discuss two topics that are unrelated…but that are important t

Sleepnet Signs On for Medtrade West

April 17, 2021
PHOENIX – Sleepnet Corporation has signed on to exhibit at Medtrade West, scheduled for July 12-14, 2021 at the Phoenix Convention Center. The New Hampshire-based CPAP mask manufacturer sits in a highly competitive arena, but Sleepnet officials are

Medtrade West – Sleep Stays Hot

March 28, 2021
PHOENIX – For providers who are looking to get into sleep medicine and/or build on an existing sleep niche, the business part of the equation can get complicated. There are traps to avoid and hurdles to overcome for those who wish to maximize reven

New Oxygen Rates Take Effect April 1

March 21, 2021
WASHINGTON, DC – CMS has published the April 2021 DMEPOS fee schedule with the new oxygen rates that excludes the application of budget neutrality. This new change shows 5%-11% increase in oxygen products across the country. Budget neutrality