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

Hard Won Experience in 2020

December 26, 2020
LOVELAND, CO – None of us will soon forget 2020, a year that started innocently enough, but gradually turned into a sea of human suffering and business pain. Viewed through the specific lens of the trade show industry, it has also been painful. How

COVID-19 Relief Bill Includes Long-Sought O2 Budget Neutrality Fix and Extends Pause on Sequestration Cuts

December 25, 2020
WASHINGTON, DC – A broad COVID-19 relief legislative package finalized by House and Senate leaders today includes provisions to address a Medicare payment disparity for oxygen products in rural areas stemming from the application of outdated bu