Additional Comments to DMEPOS Rule Submitted

January 10, 2021
WASHINGTON, DC – On Monday, AAHomecare submitted supplemental comments to the DMEPOS Rule (CMS-1738-P). AAHomecare provided additional comments on Medicare payment rules for accessories provided with complex rehabilitative manual wheelchairs. A

M&A Odyssey – A Journey of Patience

January 10, 2021
PHOENIX – As reported last week in Medtrade Monday, AZ MediQuip, a privately-owned (retail only) DME company in greater Phoenix, recently received funding from private equity partner Gemini Investors. The story behind that seemingly straighforward

Memorable Moments from 2020

January 3, 2021
ATLANTA – Peering through the telescope of industry journalism offers a specialized look at the DME industry. Articles about providers, advocates, and manufacturers illustrate the business, legislative, and sales sides of a year that will forever b

The New Stimulus Package We Have All Been Waiting For

January 2, 2021
AMARILLO, TX – In a much-anticipated, and often in doubt move, Congress finally gave us another stimulus package to discuss here. Many of the details that Medtrade Monday readers will be most interested in are yet to come, so expect a more in-d

CMS Accepting Proposed Rule Comments Until Jan 4

January 2, 2021
WASHINGTON, DC – AAHomecare recently submitted comments to the DMEPOS Proposed Rule (CMS-1738-P). In the letter, AAHomecare included the following recommendations: Rates in former CBAs should be based on a 90-10 blended payment formula. The 90

AZ MediQuip Receives Equity Funding; New President at Merits

January 2, 2021
PHOENIX – AZ MediQuip, a privately-owned medical supply business in greater Phoenix, has received equity funding from private equity partner Gemini Investors. With this funding, AZ MediQuip will be using its successful business model to expand