Positive Changes to the Competitive Bidding Program

July 15, 2018
AMARILLO, TX – For over a year, the DME industry has been waiting for direction from CMS regarding the next round of competitive bidding (CB) scheduled for Jan 1, 2019. At the same time, the industry has been aware that CMS was considering subs

Significant DMEPOS Provisions Included in Just-Released ESRD Rule

July 15, 2018
WASHINGTON, DC – Last week, CMS released updated guidance on a proposed rule that proposes to update payment policies and rates under the End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) payment system that also includes major new provisions related to DMEPOS co

A Great Show for Challenging Times

July 15, 2018
WICHITA FALLS, TX – As I sit here thinking about how to grow my DME business, that little person on my shoulder keeps yelling, “Retail!” I firmly believe that retail is one of many options to work toward. I have talked to, listened to, and

Cure Medical Debuts Pocket-Sized Hydrophilic Cure Kit for Sterile-Use Catheterization

July 7, 2018
NEWPORT BEACH, CA – Expanding on the popularity of the Hydrophilic Cure Catheter®, Cure Medical is announcing the availability of a Hydrophilic Cure Kit that includes the ready-to-use, 16-inch Cure hydrophilic catheters. “Popular demand for

CareCredit Signs On as Sponsor at Medtrade

July 7, 2018
ATLANTA – CareCredit is a familiar exhibitor at Medtrade, and this year the 30-year-old company will make its presence even more well known when the show convenes Oct 15-17, 2018, at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. Specifically, t

Making a Move – Not All Smooth Sailing

July 7, 2018
SCOTTSDALE, AZ – As an Arizona retailer, I decided to move my Scottsdale location earlier this year, and I thought I had it covered. After opening three stores in 18 months, I figured; How hard can it be to move? While the fixtures arrived and