Final Rule is Critically Flawed

November 11, 2018
SANDWICH, MA – The Final ESRD rule is critically flawed; There, I said it. The totality of the rule does represent a step forward with respect to tone, and the ongoing relief for rural markets is meaningful. However, it makes up for that forwar

Oxygen: Restarting the 36 Months – Part 2 of a 3 Part Series

November 11, 2018
AMARILLO, TX – Providing oxygen will always be an important part of the DME industry. The reason is simple: DME suppliers furnish products and services to people who need them to function on a daily basis. Normally, the people who need such pro

AAHomecare: Main Provisions in ESRD/DMEPOS Final Rule Appear Substantially Similar to Proposed Rule

November 4, 2018
WASHINGTON, DC – Key provisions in CMS’ just-released ESRD/DMEPOS Final Rule appear to be largely in line with those contained in the Proposed Rule, according to AAHomecare’s initial analysis. Extends the 50/50 blended reimbursement rat

Meeting the Challenge With Medicaid and MCO Payers

November 4, 2018
WASHINGTON, DC – Rising overall healthcare costs and growing Medicaid populations continue to pressure state Medicaid authorities to rein in costs wherever they can, and HME is a tempting target for these officials when budgets get tight.  AAH

Incontinence-Related Product Takes Second Place at Innovative HME Retail Product Awards

November 4, 2018
ATLANTA – After a successful foray at Medtrade Spring in Las Vegas earlier this year, San Diego-based startup Triple W headed to Medtrade with its connected wearable device that can track the progression of bladder movements using non-invasive ultr

Alternative to Hospital Bed? Medtrade Providers’ Choice Award Winner Offers Innovation

November 4, 2018
NEW YORK, NY – Four years ago, Sabine Hairabedian, founder and CEO of NY-based Abely, was diagnosed with breast cancer. After several surgeries, she came home with limited strength and mobility. “I ended up in my bed but unable to move,” sh