CMS Releases Guidance on Prior Authorization for PMD

August 11, 2018
WASHINGTON, DC – Last week, CMS published, “Inclusion of Power Mobility Device Codes in the Prior Authorization Program for Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies (DMEPOS) Items,” which is a guidance for PMD supplier

Wins for HME Don’t Happen Without You

August 11, 2018
WASHINGTON, DC – We’ve seen important progress on HME public policy over the first seven months of 2018, and I believe there’s a lot of opportunity ahead to build on these successes. The HME community raised the visibility of theInterim Fin

Medtrade Spring 2019 – Call for Presentations

August 10, 2018
LAS VEGAS – The Medtrade Spring Call for Presentations is officially on, with organizers looking for speakers and panelists to lead educational sessions at the April 17-18, 2019, show at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center. Deadline is in a dozen da

Sales Tax and New Supreme Court Decision

August 10, 2018
AMARILLO, TX – It is common for a DME supplier to sell products to customers residing in other states. In doing so, the supplier needs to address whether it has the obligation to collect sales tax. Up to now, many suppliers relied on two United

CEUs at Medtrade, Courtesy of Quantum Rehab

August 10, 2018
ATLANTA – In case you missed the announcement in July, attendees looking to collect some continuing education units (CEUs) now have two new options at Medtrade, at no additional charge. Providers who are actively involved in the provision of comple

No Trouble With the Curve

August 5, 2018
CAPE CORAL, FL – Long-time Medtrade exhibitor Merits Health Products is back again with straight and curved stair lifts as part of their pilot Home Access Division. The Aviator (straight unit) and the Navigator (curved unit) will be available for c