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Legislative/Advocacy
GAO Report Asserts No Widespread Patient Access Issues
September 1, 2018
On Aug 24, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a report on the effects on reimbursement cuts in non-bid areas in the year following their implementation in January 2016. On their highlights page of the report, GAO asserts that their f
Mediware® Acquires Rock-Pond Solutions
September 1, 2018
LENEXA, KS – Medtrade exhibitor Mediware Information Systems Inc has acquired Rock-Pond Solutions, a business intelligence and analytics software provider for the home infusion, home medical equipment (HME), and specialty pharmacy industries.
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Respiratory/Sleep
Medtrade Exhibitor 3B Medical Preps Next Gen CPAP Platform
September 1, 2018
WINTER HAVEN, FL – Medtrade exhibitor 3B Medical has introduced its new Luna II next generation CPAP platform. The Luna II will launch on October 1st with a host of new product improvements including MyPatientWatch, an intuitive and easy to use adv
Limiting Products Offered to Traditional Medicare Beneficiaries
September 1, 2018
AMARILLO, TX – Fast forward to January 1, 2019. For 18 to 24 months following January 1, 2019 (“Gap Period”), competitive bidding will not exist. During the Gap Period, if they choose to do so, DME suppliers will have the right to limit the
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General Healthcare
Medline “All In” With Return to Medtrade
September 1, 2018
ATLANTA – Medline, the largest privately held manufacturer and distributor of medical supplies, has decided to return to Medtrade, scheduled for Oct 15-17 in Atlanta. Brad Mariam, senior vice president, National Field Sales, at Illinois-based
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Rehab/Mobility
Award Winning EVENup is Back at Medtrade
August 26, 2018
ATLANTA – Five years ago at Medtrade Spring 2013, EVENup landed the Merit Award for its EVENup product, a shoelift device that corrects differences in leg length due to rehab boots on the opposite foot. At that time, Tina Cousino, operations manag