Competitive Bidding – The “Gap Period” and the Next Round
July 20, 2018
AMARILLO, TX – Until last week, the DME industry was unsure regarding the next round of competitive bidding (“CB”). The existing Round One 2017 and Round Two Recompete contracts will terminate on December 31, 2018. And while, historically,
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General Healthcare
FODAC and Goodwill of North Georgia Partner to Help People with Disabilities Get Necessary Medical Equipment
July 15, 2018
TUCKER, GA – Friends of Disabled Adults and Children (FODAC) and Goodwill of North Georgia (Goodwill) are joining forces to further amplify their impact in the metro Atlanta area. Made possible by a 2018 Collaborative Innovation Grant by The H
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General Healthcare
Plans for Medtrade Closing Reception in the Works
July 15, 2018
ATLANTA – Last year’s Medtrade concluded with Kevin Gaffney, group show director, cranking the handle of a golden tumbler filled with entry cards in the show’s first-ever $5,000 giveaway. The new closing reception and cash giveaway injected a s
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Rehab/Mobility
Major Presence for Golden
July 15, 2018
ATLANTA – Golden Technologies has been a stalwart exhibitor at Medtrade over the last three decades, often adorned with an American flag to remind providers of the company’s made-in-America ethos. This year, Golden will boost its already consider
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
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Legislative/Advocacy
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