Exclusion from Federal Health Care Programs – Part One

December 25, 2017
AMARILLO, TX – When hiring an individual, it is important that the DME supplier check the applicant’s name against the OIG’s Exclusion List. On a regular basis, it is also important that the supplier check all of its employees against the O

HME a Viable Career for College Grads?

December 24, 2017
NORTH ANDOVER, MA – For Part 2 of Young Blood Revisited (See Part 1 Here), Medtrade Monday chatted with Jason Canzano, a 30-something managing director at Acelleron Medical Products, North Andover, Mass, about a lack of industry awareness among you

Home for the Holidays

December 24, 2017
WATERLOO, IA – Home for the holidays takes on many meanings this time of year. Families and friends gather from near and far to celebrate the season with loved ones. Stories shared. Songs sung. Food and festivities are all around. College stude

HME Young Blood Revisited – Part 1

December 17, 2017
HOUSTON – Many 30-somethings in the HME industry (see last year’s “young blood” article) are not overly concerned with Medicare reimbursement rates. With golden commodes floating in a seemingly distant past, the focus is squarely

A Little Optimism for 2018

December 17, 2017
FORT COLLINS, CO – When I chat with young-ish HME providers, I usually ask: What advice would you give to young people pondering the industry as a career? Chances are about even that the answer will be “run screaming” or “this is a great indu

Survey: Medicare Beneficiaries Reporting Problems Getting HME

December 16, 2017
WATERLOO, IA – In a nationwide survey, more than half of Medicare beneficiaries reported problems obtaining medically needed HME such as oxygen and wheelchairs under Medicare’s Competitive Bidding program. For years, clinicians and case manag