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Respiratory/Sleep
Competitive Bidding Access Concerns Persist
July 4, 2020
HUNTINGTON, W.V. – Why are many HME advocates urging Congress to delay round 2021 of the competitive bidding program? There are many reasons, but quality and availability of care are still major concerns. With a pandemic raging, the time may be
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Respiratory/Sleep
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