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Net Profit Up 37% for Medtrade Exhibitor Fisher & Paykel
July 4, 2020
AUCKLAND, NZ – Medtrade exhibitor Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corp reported positive results for the full year ended March 31, 2020, with operating revenue of $1.26 billion, up 18% over last year, or 14% in constant currency. Net profit after ta
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Legislative/Advocacy
Georgia World Congress Center Achieves Accreditation for Cleaning, Disinfection, and Infectious Disease Prevention
July 4, 2020
ATLANTA – The Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC) in Atlanta became the first convention center in the United States to achieve GBAC (Global Biorisk Advisory Council) STARâ„¢ accreditation for cleaning, disinfection, and infectious disease pre
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Legislative/Advocacy
AAHomecare in Action – Updated Relief Fund FAQ Indicates HHS is Aware of Policies Penalizing Medicaid-Focused Providers
July 3, 2020
WASHINGTON, DC – As AAHomecare reported two weeks ago, newly available relief from the Provider Relief Fund for entities who billed Medicaid/CHIP programs or Medicaid managed care plans was not available for providers who were eligible for the
Sponsorship of Physician Education Programs and Subsidization of Copayments: Lessons from Two Novartis Settlements
July 3, 2020
AMARILLO, TX – In previous Medtrade Monday articles, we discussed that it is acceptable for a DME supplier to sponsor a physician to present an education program, on behalf of the supplier, if the following parameters are met: (i) the physician
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Legislative/Advocacy
Seven States, Advocacy, and Enthusiasm to Spare
June 28, 2020
CARY, N.C. – From her home office in Cary, North Carolina, Beth Bowen has guided various state associations for the past three decades. Look closely at advocacy photos that cover HME-related political events on the eastern seaboard, and you’re li
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Legislative/Advocacy
AAHomecare Works With TRICARE on CARES Act Relief
June 27, 2020
WASHINGTON, DC – AAHomecare recently met with TRICARE East contractor Humana Military on a range of issues, including implementation of new reimbursement rates authorized by COVID-19 relief legislation, the CARES Act. Humana Military loaded the