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Legislative/Advocacy
Anatomy of a Revalidation Nightmare
May 16, 2016
SALISBURY, NC – Having just completed Re-Accreditation a little over a year ago, I received my Revalidation notification from CMS in late April. This involves going to a CMS-related website, which I distinguish from root canal by the availabili
Health Mobius Teams with Sigvaris to Enhance Caretail
May 16, 2016
BURR RIDGE, IL – Health Mobius has partnered with global manufacturer (and Medtrade exhibitor) Sigvaris to allow healthcare and fitness providers, DMEs, and chiropractors to sell compression therapy products online. Health Mobius makes retail-a
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General Healthcare
Carve Out of Competitive Bid Contract – Further Guidance
May 16, 2016
AMARILLO, TX – In a previous Medtrade Monday article, I discussed CMS’s final rule entitled “Revision to Change of Ownership Rules to Allow Contract Suppliers to Sell Specific Lines of Business.” The rule states: “For contracts iss
News
Rehab/Mobility
Execs at The Scooter Store Avoid Criminal Charges
May 16, 2016
NEW BRAUNFELS, TX – Once a staple of late night TV advertising, The Scooter Store, New Braunfels, Texas, endured a raid from federal agents three years ago that left the company reeling. According to a report in the San Antonio Express News (SAEN)
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General Healthcare
CB Rural Relief and Bid Ceiling Fix Legislation Introduced
May 16, 2016
WASHIINGTON, DC – H.R. 5210, the Patient Access to Durable Medical Equipment (PADME) Act of 2016, was formally introduced in the U.S. House last week, with Reps Tom Price (R-Ga) [pictured], Dave Loebsack (D-Iowa) and Peter Welch (D-Vt) as princ
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General Healthcare
Call for Medtrade Presentations – Last Days to Submit Your Proposal
May 9, 2016
ATLANTA – An eventful year in the HME industry comes to a head on Oct 31, 2016, when Medtrade kicks off in Atlanta at the Georgia World Congress Center. The nation’s premiere HME-focused event is scheduled for Oct 31-Nov 3, a four-day event that