Abandonment of Oxygen Patients

March 1, 2020
In late August 2013, CMS published the following announcement regarding “abandonment” of patients: MLN Connects Provider eNews 08/22/13. Replacement of Home Oxygen Services in the Event that a Supplier Exits the Medicare Oxygen Business. Effectiv

Medtrade West Heads to Phoenix in 2021

February 23, 2020
PHOENIX, AZ – After a lengthy tenure in Las Vegas, Medtrade Spring will get a new name and home. Starting in 2021, the event will be re-introduced as Medtrade West and will convene in Phoenix, Ariz., April 12-14, 2021. Medtrade officials made the d

One Week to Medtrade Spring – Slots Still Available for Five In-Depth Workshops on March 3 at the Show in Las Vegas

February 23, 2020
LAS VEGAS – Medtrade Spring has once again partnered with key exhibitors/speakers to offer five in-depth educational opportunities the day before the expo begins. These workshops are available as add-ons to a conference or expo pass. All worksh

AAHomecare is Policing Improper Internet Sales

February 23, 2020
AMARILLO, TX – Like other retailers, DME suppliers are having to compete with internet sellers of DME. Amazon and Walmart.com immediately come to mind. Even though it is a challenge, DME suppliers can compete with internet sellers by taking the

Golden Upgrades Distribution Center; Pride Redesigns Web Site

February 23, 2020
OLD FORGE, PA – Medtrade Spring exhibitor Golden Technologies is expanding distribution capabilities with the opening of a new facility in Laflin, Pa. The 170,000-sq-ft distribution center expands is equipped with state-of-the-art warehousing equip

North Dakota Providers and AAHomecare Thwart Inappropriate Internet CPAP Sales

February 22, 2020
BISMARCK, N.D. – Last week, Walmart responded via email to AAHomecare that CPAP devices had been removed from their site. AAHomecare officials discovered the inappropriate CPAP sales when a patient asked Sanford Healthcare Accessories for assi