AMARILLO, TX – The federal Stark physician self-referral statute states: “Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, if a physician (or an immediate family member of such physician) has a financial relationship with an entity speci

WASHINGTON, DC – President-elect Donald Trump announced last week that he will appoint Congressman Tom Price (pictured), M.D. (R-Ga) to serve as Secretary of Health and Human Services in his Administration. Price, who has represented Georgia’

ATLANTA – The New Product Pavilion Providers’ Choice Silver Award (sponsored by HomeCare Magazine) went to Handy Cane from the MOST Corporation. The Providers’ Choice Award is voted on by Medtrade attendees. Why did The Handy Cane capture t

ATLANTA – The first place finisher in the biannual Innovative HME Retail Product Awards, sponsored by HomeCare Magazine was MyPainAway Fibro Cream from Topical BioMedics. MyPainAway is an odorless, grease-less cream that brings a soothing combi

AMARILLO, TX – In a previous Medtrade Monday article, I discussed utilization by DME suppliers of offshore subcontractors. This article provides further Medicare guidance. On July 23, 2007, CMS issues a letter to Medicare Part C and D plan spon

WASHINGTON, DC – As government policies and Medicare cuts continue to limit access to HME, the need for patients to speak out is becoming increasingly important.   People for Quality Care is hosting a Webinar for Medicare beneficiaries and