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Legislative/Advocacy
Are Your Reps on Board for H.R. 4229? Ask Them to Weigh in on IFR
December 10, 2017
WASHINGTON, DC – The Interim Final Rule (IFR) titled “Durable Medical Equipment Fee Schedule, Adjustments to Resume the Transitional 50/50 Blended Rates to Provide Relief in Non-Competitive Bidding Areas” remains at the Office of Management
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Legislative/Advocacy
Strengthening Relationships Throughout Capitol Hill
December 10, 2017
WASHINGTON, DC – Relationships matter! Following this very simple concept will help us be more successful with our advocacy efforts with our elected officials. AAHomecare’s State Leaders Council is working with state and regional HME associ
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General Healthcare
Medtrade Exhibitor News – FODAC Seeking Donation Items for Puerto Rico Hurricane Relief; VGM Promotes Owen, Welcomes Meyer to Team
December 10, 2017
Friends of Disabled Adults and Children (FODAC) has been able to meet most of the needed items that FEMA has requested for Puerto Rico hurricane relief, but Chris Brand, FODAC’s president and CEO reports that shower equipment, CPAPs and masks, nebu
Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare Adds New CEO to its Leadership Team
December 10, 2017
PORT WASHINGTON, NY – Bob Gilligan, former CEO of GE Industrial Solutions, recently joined Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare as the new CEO. Harvey Diamond has assumed the role of vice chairman for Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare. In his new role, Diamond
Non-Invasive Ventilators – Audit Issues
December 9, 2017
AMARILLO, TX – The DME industry is young and grew up relatively unregulated. As concerns over overutilization, fraud, and the rising costs of health care have increased, so has scrutiny from the federal government. One of the biggest challenges
Did You Miss SmartSaver Registration Rates for Medtrade Spring 2018? Check Out this Offer for Medtrade Monday Readers
December 9, 2017
LAS VEGAS – SmartSaver registration rates (the most inexpensive you can get) for Medtrade Spring ended last week, but you are in luck. Medtrade Monday readers can use a special code to extend the rates* for a little while longer. The Medtrade Monda