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Legislative/Advocacy
Dr. Price Will Find a Way
February 13, 2017
BIRMINGHAM, AL – As one familiar with the history of the Medicare program (as an early provider and now a beneficiary and association manager), I am convinced beyond any doubt that the HME industry hit rock bottom in 2016 and has begun a move t
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Legislative/Advocacy
Cautious Optimism Reigns as Tom Price is Confirmed New HHS Secretary
February 13, 2017
WASHINGTON, DC – Rep Tom Price, M.D. (R-Ga) has been confirmed as the next Secretary of Health and Human Services by a Senate vote of 52-47. AAHomecare president Tom Ryan released a statement immediately following the confirmation, saying that,
HIPAAwise.com and ACU-Serve Bring Billing/Compliance Wisdom to Medtrade Spring
February 13, 2017
LAS VEGAS – HME providers looking for powerful technology to boost billing acumen and HIPAA compliance should check out Booth #735 at Medtrade Spring. Attendees will find 20-year-old ACU-Serve right alongside newcomer HIPAAwise.com. HIPAAwise.com m
Clinical Study – Be Aware of Kickback Problems
February 13, 2017
AMARILLO, TX – It is important for DME suppliers to be aware that they live in the proverbial “glass house.” As part of this awareness, suppliers need to understand two metaphors that govern an analysis of whether an arrangement is legitima
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Rehab/Mobility
Medtrade Spring Exhibitor Cure Medical Welcomes Lisa Wells as VP of Marketing
February 6, 2017
NEWPORT BEACH, CA – Cure Medical (Booth #846 at Medtrade Spring), the only intermittent catheter manufacturer that donates 10% of net profits to scientific research, has tapped Lisa Wells as its next vice president of Marketing. With more than 20 y
Competitive Bidding Round 2019
February 6, 2017
AMARILLO, TX – On January 31, 2017, CMS announced plans to consolidate all rounds and areas included in the Competitive Bidding Program (“Program”) into a single round of competition – Round 2019. After the current Round 1 2017, Rou