HME Community Brings Energy and Expertise to Medtrade 2018

October 20, 2018
ATLANTA – I am always energized by the great educational offerings and networking opportunities at Medtrade, but the just-wrapped conference in Atlanta stands out as one of the most productive and optimistic sessions I’ve attended in quite a

AAHomecare Washington Update + Woman of the Year; Van G. Miller Homecare Champion

October 20, 2018
ATLANTA – Favorable HME-related items in the recent interim final rule headlined the agenda as American Association for Homecare (AAHomecare) leadership outlined the latest on competitive bidding, as well as the many regulatory challenges facing th

Competitive Bidding on Hiatus: Operating in the “Gap Period”

October 20, 2018
AMARILLO, TX – From Day 1 of competitive bidding, the DME industry sounded the alarm that the program would be unworkable. Industry stakeholders pointed out: “Low ball bidders” would submit bids in multiple CBAs…with no ability to tak

Awards at Medtrade – Innovative HME Retail + Providers’ Choice

October 20, 2018
ATLANTA – The winners of the Innovative HME Retail Product Awards, sponsored by HomeCare magazine, displayed their wares and made their case during day one of Medtrade at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. “It was a difficult choice fr

Medtrade $5,000 Giveaway is On – Attendees Must Get Cards Stamped at Five Booths

October 16, 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

Innovative HME Retail Product Award Winners Make their Case at Medtrade

October 16, 2018
LAS VEGAS – The winners of the Innovative HME Retail Product Awards, sponsored by HomeCare magazine, displayed their wares and made their case during day one of Medtrade at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. “It was a difficult choice