Medtrade 2018 Exhibitor Quantum® Launches Edge 3 Advanced Power Chair with SRS Technology

June 9, 2018
DURYEA, PA – Medtrade 2018 exhibitor Quantum Rehab® has launched the Edge 3 power chair. The Edge 3 is the culmination of eight years of product improvement based on consumer, clinician, and provider input toward the award-winning Q6 Edge® series

Hard Work and Persistence Pays Off for PMD Prior Authorization​

June 8, 2018
WASHINGTON, DC – As reported last week, CMS will be expanding the Prior Authorization Demonstration for Power Mobility Devices nationwide on a permanent basis, starting Sept. 1, 2018. This move adds 31 Power Mobility HCPCS codes to Medicare’

Recognizing and Avoiding Fraud Landmines – Part Five

June 8, 2018
AMARILLO, TX – DME suppliers operate in a highly regulated environment. They must comply with (i) federal anti-fraud laws, (ii) state anti-fraud laws, (iii) supplier standards, (iv) accreditation requirements, and (v) guidance from Medicare, Me

ResMed to Acquire HEALTHCAREfirst

June 2, 2018
SAN DIEGO – Medtrade exhibitor ResMed has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire privately held HEALTHCAREfirst, a provider of software solutions and services for home health and hospice agencies. HEALTHCAREfirst offers electronic health re

HME Excellence Awards – Last Day to Nominate a Provider

June 2, 2018
A message from the editors at HME News: In the competitive HME market, a company needs every advantage. You need to outshine the competition, and an HME Excellence Award will help you do that. This award provides third-party validation that your comp

Recognizing and Avoiding Fraud Landmines – Part Four

June 2, 2018
AMARILLO, TX – DME suppliers operate in a highly regulated environment. They must comply with (i) federal anti-fraud laws, (ii) state anti-fraud laws, (iii) supplier standards, (iv) accreditation requirements, and (v) guidance from Medicare, Me