IN BRIEF: Invacare, Lame Duck Session, and Acquisition

November 28, 2020
Invacare Launches AVIVA™ FX – MPS Maxx Multi-Position Power Standing System ELYRIA, OH – Invacare Corp recently launched its new AVIVA™ FX – MPS Maxx Multi-Position Power Standing System wheelchair, available through Motion Concepts, a

AAHomecare Seeks Priority Status for DMEPOS Suppliers in Vaccine Distributions

November 22, 2020
WASHINGTON, DC – Last week, AAHomecare urged government officials to include DMEPOS suppliers in the Phase 1 Distribution of COVID-19 vaccine for front-line healthcare personnel. In letters to officials at HHS and leadership at Operation Warp S

PDAC Code Verification and HCPCS Code Application Processes

November 22, 2020
AMARILLO, TX – There is often confusion between the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ (“CMS”) national HCPCS coding process and the Pricing, Data Analysis and Coding (“PDAC”) code verification process. This article explains

Home Accessibility Legislation – The Time is Now

November 22, 2020
WATERLOO, IA – Homecare in all segments is getting a lot of attention in our pandemic environment. It’s tough to see what’s happened in the segregated senior housing market with families pulling loved ones out of that segment in record numb

Notable in the Northeast

November 22, 2020
WOBURN, MA – The president and CEO of the Home Medical Equipment and Services Association of New England (HOMES), Woburn, Mass., is not afraid to speak his mind. For example, when asked about CMS’ recent decision to not award contracts (for the m

New Leadership at Medtrade

November 15, 2020
ATLANTA – Medtrade Account Executive York Schwab will take on the role of show director for the nation’s largest HME-focused trade show, replacing Mark Lind. “Mark was a huge part of our team who taught me a lot,” Schwab says, “and