Legislative Conference – Building the Future of HME

May 29, 2017
WASHINGTON, DC – The message was clear at last week’s 2017 Washington Legislative Conference – change is needed now. The strong presence of providers and manufacturers on Capitol Hill drove home the message that the HME industry remains com

Medtrade Exhibitor ResMed Touts Softness in Latest Full Face Mask

May 22, 2017
SAN DIEGO – Medtrade exhibitor ResMed today is introducing its AirTouch F20 full face mask with UltraSoft memory foam mask cushion, in what company officials are calling “a breakthrough in the treatment of sleep apnea.” The cushion adapts to th

Medtrade Evolution Continues

May 22, 2017
ATLANTA – After reviewing many comments from exhibitors and attendees, Medtrade officials are making changes. Longer panel discussions, for example, will allow for more in-depth learning to help attendees get maximum educational value. “We wanted

Industry Support Sought for Congressional Sign-on Letter on HME Policy Priorities

May 22, 2017
WASHINGTON, DC – Rep Cathy McMorris-Rodgers (R-Wash) [pictured] released a Congressional sign-on letter to HHS Secretary Tom Price and CMS Administrator Seema Verma today asking them to use their authority to make significant changes to HME pol

Clinician Video Highlights Problems with Competitive Bidding

May 22, 2017
WASHINGTON, DC – If a picture is worth a thousand words, imagine the power of a video. For years, clinicians and case managers have struggled to coordinate care for their Medicare patients who require home medical equipment, services, and suppl

Billing Non-Assigned – Frequently Asked Questions – Part 3

May 22, 2017
AMARILLO, TX – The DME industry, as we know it today, has been around for about 40 years. It is a young industry. For the first 30 years of its existence, there was little government oversight on the DME industry. This has changed. Over the las