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Legislative/Advocacy
AAHomecare in Action – All in for H.R. 4229
November 12, 2017
by Tom Ryan WASHINGTON, DC – As we noted last week, Reps. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-Wash.) and Dave Loebsack (D-Iowa) have introduced H.R. 4229, legislation to roll back part of the 2016 Medicare reimbursement cuts for rural and non-bid area pr
Recent Legal Issues Involving HME Supplier and Manufacturer Relationships
November 12, 2017
AMARILLO, TX – In recent years the HME industry has actively sparred with the Federal Government (the “Government”) over the process and reimbursement of direct to patient care. Now the Government has moved their way up the HME chain, and i
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Rehab/Mobility
Stability Gliders (Walker Accessory) Make Waves at Medtrade
November 12, 2017
ATLANTA – Patented Stability Gliders™ from Stabilized Steps, Naples, Florida, attach to the bottom of medical walkers—allowing the walkers to be stable on various surfaces such as indoor floors, sand, gravel, grass, mud, and snow. The eleg
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General Healthcare
Closer Look at Cash Booster
November 11, 2017
ATLANTA – The first place finisher in last month’s Innovative HME Retail Product Awards (sponsored by HomeCare Magazine) at Medtrade aims for the younger crowd—the much younger crowd. Specifically, the winning product from Owlet Baby Care, Lehi
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Rehab/Mobility
A Closer Look at STRONGBACK Wheelchairs – Award Winners at Medtrade 2017
November 11, 2017
ATLANTA – Offering a new take on a familiar product, STRONGBACK Wheelchairs took second place in Medtrade’s 2017 Innovative HME Retail Product Awards, sponsored by HomeCare Magazine. The STRONGBACK 24 Wheelchair and STRONGBACK Excursion Wheelchai
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Legislative/Advocacy
Medtrade 2017 – Survival of the Fittest
November 5, 2017
ATLANTA – The 2017 Medtrade Show was my first show in four years. Wow! A great deal has changed. Vendors were more engaged than ever and attendees were looking for new and improved revenue opportunities. Attendees seemed excited to be at the co