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General Healthcare
Moving the Needle at Medtrade Spring – Cautious Optimism to Optimism
March 6, 2017
LAS VEGAS – Exhibitors and attendees at Medtrade Spring felt the excitement. Armed with determination and a willingness to learn, motivated attendees took full advantage of informative educational sessions and spoke with exhibitors who were eager t
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Legislative/Advocacy
Rock Bottom and Rebound?
March 6, 2017
AMARILLO, TX – It is my opinion that the DME industry has finally reached “rock bottom” and is now starting its rebound. My opinion is based on several observations. • The bloodletting from Competitive Bidding (CB), particularly r
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Legislative/Advocacy
AAHomecare at Medtrade Spring – We Ask That You Continue to Fight
March 6, 2017
LAS VEGAS – Speakers at the American Association for Homecare’s Legislative Update characterized 2017 as a “year of opportunity” at last week’s Medtrade Spring. “We believe we can work in the regulatory environment,” said Tom Ryan,
The Anti-Kickback Statute and Arrangements Between Commonly-Owned Companies
March 6, 2017
AMARILLO, TX – The Medicare anti-kickback statute (“AKS”) makes it a felony to knowingly and willfully offer, pay, solicit, or receive any remuneration to induce or reward referrals of items or services reimbursable by a federal health care
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General Healthcare
Down Low on the Co-Lo
February 27, 2017
LAS VEGAS – It’s likely you’ve seen some headlines about Medtrade Spring’s co-location with the Environments for Aging (EFA) show. In case you haven’t been reading the fine print, here is what you need to know. • EFA is a major resou
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General Healthcare
EFA Alert for Medtrade Spring Attendees – Keynote Speech on Equipment and Design
February 27, 2017
LAS VEGAS – The Environments for Aging (EFA) co-location provides several areas of crossover appeal for HME providers. For example, EFA’s closing keynote speech will talk about how updating and equipping homes may indeed be a tremendous business