ALEXANDRIA, VA – The National Community Pharmacists Association welcomed indications that the federal Department of Health and Human Services and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are making COVID-19 vaccines available to community

AMARILLO, TX – Two important components of the successful DME supplier are (i) an innovative marketing program and (ii) strong relationships with referral sources. In implementing a marketing program the supplier must adhere to multiple federal

PHOENIX – Back in late February, Medtrade organizers announced that Medtrade Spring would get a new name and a new home. As a quick memory refresher—starting in 2021, the event will be re-introduced as Medtrade West and will convene in Phoenix, A

WASHINGTON, DC – CMS officially published the DMEPOS proposed rule (CMS-1738-P) originally announced last week in today’s edition of the Federal Register. Comments to this proposed rule are due January 4, 2021. Below are the key takeaways fr

WASHINGTON, DC – CMS recently announced that there will be no Round 2021 competitive bidding contracts awarded for product categories bid in this round with the exception of Off-The-Shelf Back Braces & Knee Braces. CMS’ move to essentiall

AMARILLO, TX – In recent years, CMS has shifted its audit strategy. It has moved from a “pay and chase” model to a model in which it does not let the money out the door. As a result, DME suppliers are seeing an increase in the number of pre