News
Legislative/Advocacy
Increased Attention Needed on TRICARE Rates
June 12, 2017
WASHINGTON, DC – With the publishing of the fee schedule by CMS, the HME industry is still awaiting the Department of Defense Health plans and timeline for implementing the Cures Act. AAHomecare recently sent a letter reminding the Department o
Medtrade Exhibitor Brightree Acquires Conduit Technology LLC
June 12, 2017
ATLANTA – Medtrade exhibitor Brightree LLC, provider of cloud-based software to improve business and clinical performance of post-acute care organizations, has acquired Conduit Technology, LLC. Conduit is a provider of documentation and workflow so
I Am the HME Industry – New Business Continues to Grow
June 5, 2017
PARKER, CO – Yet another mid-life switch to HME caretailing is paying off. Almost three years ago, Bill and Doreen Leahy made a bold decision to open an all-cash HME retailing business in Parker, Colorado, a 50,000-population city in the northern p
News
General Healthcare
Early Registration Coming Soon
June 5, 2017
ATLANTA – Medtrade is 140 days away, and that means early registration is around the corner. “We encourage attendees to save money by registering early,” said Kevin Gaffney, group show director, Medtrade. “Check out next week̵
News
Legislative/Advocacy
Help Sought for House Sign-On Letter Seeking Comp Bidding Regulatory Relief
June 5, 2017
WASHINGTON, DC – We’ve heard reports that 40 members of Congress have added their names to a House sign-on letter to HHS Secretary Price (pictured left with Tom Ryan, president and CEO of AAHomecare) and CMS Administrator Verma asking for lon
CGS and the 60-Day Rule
June 5, 2017
AMARILLO, TX – In prior articles, I discussed Section 6402 of the Affordable Care Act (“ACA”) and subsequent regulations that state that if a DME supplier suspects (or reasonably should suspect) that it should not have been paid for certain