Insights
HHS Grants New Exclusionary Authority to CMS
Historically, exclusion was primarily the domain of the OIG. Going forward, CMS appears poised to play a direct…
August 21 2026DOJ and OIG Notice of Investigation: What Comes Next?
While the specific focus area(s) have shifted some—from orthotic braces to continuous glucose monitoring and others—the areas of…
August 16 2026
Rise of the Regionals / Independents
George’s Pharmacy & Medical Equipment is a thriving “independent” DME chain, but Butch Martin, executive vice president, is…
August 16 20262Q Sales Up at Medline
Net sales for the second quarter at Medtrade exhibitor Medline Inc. hit $7.7 billion, an increase of 11.6%.
August 16 2026Drive Medical Appoints New Head of Respiratory Clinical Affairs
Medtrade exhibitor Drive Medical has appointed Chrysalis Ashton, MSRC, RRT, as head of Respiratory Clinical Affairs and Industry…
August 15 2026Competitive Bidding is Reshaping the Orthotics Market — What Suppliers Should Know
Suppliers who understand the difference between off-the-shelf (OTS) and custom-fitted braces will be in a much stronger position…
August 10 2026
AI Likes HME – Do the Humans Agree?
An AI chatbot ultimately represents a human consensus, but does that best guess agree with the opinions of…
August 10 2026Revenue Up at Medtrade Exhibitor Resmed
Resmed results for the fourth quarter ended June 30, 2026 reflected a 9% revenue jump.
August 10 2026AAHomecare Engages Administration on Competitive Bidding Concerns
A coordinated response to competitive bidding can still shape the outcome and AAHomecare is asking every member to…
August 10 2026