Once in a Generation — Let’s Hope

December 13, 2020
LOVELAND, CO – With the NY Times reporting that the first people in the U.S. (outside of clinical trials) will receive vaccinations today, Dec. 14, it feels like history. In 1955, Americans received the polio vaccine, and no doubt that was a major

Action Still Needed to Support Oxygen Budget Neutrality Fix

December 12, 2020
WASHINGTON, DC – A measure to address outdated budget neutrality requirements that have resulted in additional rate cuts for oxygen products in rural areas is still under possible consideration for inclusion on year-end Omnibus legislation. T

Medtrade Exhibitor 3B Medical Earns FDA Authorization for Lumin

December 12, 2020
WINTER HAVEN, FL – 3B Medical has received Emergency Use Authorization from the FDA to permit use of Lumin, a UVC system, on N95 respirators during the COVID-19 pandemic. Lumin was designed to clean CPAP accessories but is also used as a multi-

Minimum Advertised Price

December 12, 2020
AMARILLO, TX – When a manufacturer publishes a Minimum Advertised Price (“MAP”) policy for a product, then the manufacturer is limiting the ability of the DME supplier to advertise the price of the product below a certain level. However, th

Community Pharmacies Gearing Up for COVID Vaccine

December 12, 2020
ALEXANDRIA, VA – With the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granting emergency use authorization for the COVID-19 vaccine developed by Pfizer and its partner BioNTech, initial immunizations are set to start today. The New York Times reports that 2

Industry News: BOC Earns Award; FODAC Fundraiser; WellSky Partners

December 6, 2020
OWINGS MILLS, MD – The Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC) recently was recognized as a Silver Winner of a 2020 Golden Bridge Award®. The award’s “Company Rethinking of the Year” category applauds companies that have demonstrated resi