COVID-19: Arizona Provider Reacts to Unprecedented Situation

March 22, 2020
SCOTTSDALE, AZ – Wow. What a change two weeks can make. In the history of our four-location company, we have never stocked or sold surgical masks, bleach wipes, or thermometers. However, can you guess what I now spend my days looking for? When

Industry Reacts to Unprecedented Nationwide COVID-19 Situation

March 22, 2020
ATLANTA – The start of spring, NCAA brackets, and warmer weather all took a back seat as the United States endured unprecedented closures and cancellations due to concerns about the spread of corona virus. With many DME providers on the front lines

Medtrade 2020 in Atlanta – Statement on COVID-19

March 22, 2020
ATLANTA – With the ongoing coverage surrounding the coronavirus outbreak and its potential effects, it is Medtrade’s and Emerald’s top priority to keep our community safe and informed. With Medtrade 2020 more than seven months away, we do not f

COVID-19 Update – AAHomecare Requests Flexibility From CMS

March 21, 2020
AMARILLO, TX – The DME industry is on the front line of battling COVID-19. The industry provides respiratory equipment for use in the home. The industry maintains and repairs respiratory equipment. In short, the DME industry plays an important

Bold Decision Embraces the West

March 15, 2020
PHOENIX – At Medtrade Spring earlier this month, I asked several exhibitors about their opinion of moving the show from Las Vegas to Phoenix, Arizona, in 2021. I tried not to cherry pick friendly exhibitors or color the question with any bias. It�

Medtrade Exhibitor BOC Celebrates Tenth Stevie® Award

March 15, 2020
OWINGS MILLS, MD – The Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC) is a winner in this year’s Stevie® Awards competition for Sales & Customer Service. This is the organization’s tenth Stevie Award since 2013. BOC’s Gold Stevie Award