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

Invacare Preps for Long Term Growth After Latest Results Report

May 15, 2017
ELYRIA, OH – Medtrade exhibitor Invacare Corp announced results last week for the first quarter ended March 31, 2017. After another quarter of progress on the company’s planned transformation, reported net sales decreased 10.0% to $231.7 million,

Home Mod in the Spotlight

May 15, 2017
WASHINGTON, DC – The Senior Accessible Housing Act (HR 1780) is back in 2017, reintroduced by Reps Charlie Crist (D-Fla), and Bruce Poliquin (R-Maine). The bill would provide tax credits to seniors who install home modifications. Lawmakers introduc