Orthotics and Telehealth: A Real World Example
October 15, 2017
AMARILLO, TX – Last week, I wrote an article discussing the aggressive approach CMS is taking against mail-order orthotics suppliers. My article triggered an email from a West Coast orthotics supplier that discusses a “real world” example o
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General Healthcare
Invacare (Booth #1621 at Medtrade) Focuses on “Sustainable Value” for Providers
October 15, 2017
ATLANTA – The Elyria, Ohio-based Invacare is known for its iconic products, such as the HomeFill® Oxygen System. Providers at next week’s Medtrade in Atlanta will get a chance to reacquaint themselves with familiar products, as well as a few new
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Respiratory/Sleep
Resupply 2.0 – Brightree (Booth #1211 and #710 at Medtrade) is Making Moves to Help Customers and Patients
October 15, 2017
ATLANTA – An estimated 42 million American suffer from sleep-disordered breathing, yet many HME providers struggle to support their patients and grow their CPAP resupply businesses. Reimbursement cuts and competitive bidding have created hurdle
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Legislative/Advocacy
Medtrade – Stand Up for Homecare Set for Oct 24
October 15, 2017
ATLANTA – The Stand Up for Homecare Fundraising Event at Medtrade is set for Tuesday, Oct 24, at the Skylounge, located at the Glenn Hotel. The event is 5:30 – 7:00 p.m., and tickets can be purchased in advance or at the door. Click Here
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General Healthcare
Telehealth and Orthotics – Aggressive CMS Actions
October 9, 2017
AMARILLO, TX – On August 7, 2017, Medtrade Monday published an article I wrote entitled “Telehealth Arrangements: Continued Scrutiny” in which I discussed suspect telehealth arrangements in the orthotics arena and the steps that CMS is
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General Healthcare
Compass Health Brands® Acquires Richmar
October 9, 2017
CLEVELAND – Compass Health Brands, a provider of medical devices used for homecare, rehabilitation, and pain management, has acquired Richmar. Headquartered in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Richmar develops, manufactures, and markets a comprehensive ra