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

Alternative to Hospital Bed? Medtrade Providers’ Choice Award Winner Offers Innovation

November 4, 2018
NEW YORK, NY – Four years ago, Sabine Hairabedian, founder and CEO of NY-based Abely, was diagnosed with breast cancer. After several surgeries, she came home with limited strength and mobility. “I ended up in my bed but unable to move,” sh

CMS Releases Final Rule: 2019 DMEPOS Payment and Competitive Bidding Program Reforms

November 4, 2018
WASHINGTON, DC – Last Thursday (Nov 1, 2018), CMS posted its final rule that establishes payment policies and rates for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics and supplies (DMEPOS), starting Jan 1, 2019. The final rule includes the s