In-Depth Workshops – Slots Still Available

September 28, 2019
Monday, Oct 21 WORKSHOP: An Introduction to the Certified Durable Medical Equipment Specialist (CDME), presented by BOC TIME: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. SESSION LEADER: Jeff Hedges, President R.J. Hedges & Associates ROOM: C204 The Certified DME Spe

Why Are We Raising Our Minimum Wage to $15/Hour?

September 22, 2019
CLEVELAND, OH – In October, Medical Service Company (MSC) will institute a $15 hourly minimum wage for all full-time employees throughout our organization. Sometimes it’s best to build a story and finish with the punch line, but not for t

Focus on Reps Who Have Previously Endorsed Rural Relief to Build Support for HR 2771

September 22, 2019
WASHINGTON, DC – With the CB Round 2021 bid window closing last week, AAHomecare hopes to rally suppliers and other HME stakeholders to resume their advocacy on HME policy priorities, including extending and expanding relief for non-bid rural s

FCA Settlement: Lesson for DME Suppliers

September 21, 2019
AMARILLO, TX – In prior Medtrade Monday articles, we have discussed the danger of a DME supplier (i) paying production-based compensation (e.g., commissions) to 1099 independent contractor marketing reps (individuals and marketing companies), (

Bid Window Ends Sept 18 – Tools Still Available

September 15, 2019
WASHINGTON, DC – The website to prepare durable medical equipment (DME) suppliers for Medicare’s Round 2021 of the Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies (DMEPOS) competitive bidding program (CBP) is still open. T

Home Sleep Tests and the Medicare CPAP Payment Prohibition

September 15, 2019
AMARILLO, TX – The medical community has embraced the significance of obstructive sleep apnea (“OSA”) on patients’ health. While at one time only pulmonologist and other specialists understood OSA, this understanding has spread to primary