Enthusiasm High for Price, But Senate Democrats Want Probe of Stock Trades

January 9, 2017
WASHINGTON, DC – HME providers who responded to a Medtrade Monday poll confirmed what many advocates are saying; Rep Tom Price (R-Ga) is a welcome choice to fill the coming vacancy for secretary of Health and Human Services. Nearly 85% are hope

Baird Bonus – ALJ Backlog – Light at the End of the Tunnel

January 9, 2017
AMARILLO, TX – The current administrative appeals process is beyond unfair to DME suppliers. A supplier will get hit with a post-payment audit involving multiple patients. The auditing contractor will look for reasons to deny the claims and see

AAHomecare in Action – Work Group Explores New Payment Models

January 9, 2017
WASHINGTON, DC – As HME providers and manufacturers seek better ways to improve patient outcomes, they are frustrated by reimbursement methodologies that lag behind innovations in products and services. To address this issue, AAHomecare has con

A New Year Means a Fresh Start for DMEPOS

January 9, 2017
WATERLOO, IA – With the turn of a clock on January 1, the American people move into 2017 committed to those evasive New Year resolutions of getting to the gym more, adding more to their savings accounts, or finally finishing that restoration pr

From Resolution to Reality

January 2, 2017
LAS VEGAS – A new year demands new commitment, and Medtrade Spring is the best way to get inspired with education and the latest products. The Las Vegas version of the premiere HME-focused event takes place Feb 27-March 1, 2017, in familiar digs at

Consignment Arrangement with Hospital – Key Contract Provisions

January 2, 2017
AMARILLO, TX – It is common for a DME supplier to enter into a consignment arrangement with a hospital. This is also referred to as a “loan closet” or “stock and bill” arrangement. Under a typical consignment arrangement