Medtrade Exhibitor Golden Reduces Lead Times on Special Order Power Lift Chairs

November 11, 2018
OLD FORGE, PA – Golden Technologies has dropped lead times on builder or special order lift chairs to 15 days. “As part of our continued operational improvement process, we are building more chairs than ever and getting them out faster,” said R

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