Medtrade Monday Turns Five Years Old

November 21, 2016
FORT COLLINS, CO – A quick look at the first Medtrade Monday from late 2011 reveals a top story that deals with, you guessed it, competitive bidding. Not surprisingly, a finder on “Tom Ryan” yields hundreds, probably thousands, of quotes. Ryan

Remembering Power Soccer at Medtrade

November 14, 2016
For those who missed the amazing display by Team USA of the United States Power Soccer Association (MK Battery as main sponsor), we share a brief photo retrospective. To sponsor and/or donate to power soccer, contact Dominic Russo at uspsapresident@g

Caretail Guru Brings Wisdom to Medtrade

November 14, 2016
ATLANTA – If you’re going to advertise, dominate your mode of choice. If it happens to be a magazine, choose one with broad circulation. “If I want to advertise, I go with the AARP [American Association of Retired Persons] magazine with its 23

Medtrade – Exhibitors and Attendees Stay Positive During Changing Times

November 14, 2016
ATLANTA – Despite a year that saw two major reimbursement reductions courtesy of competitive bidding’s rural expansion, Medtrade attendees and exhibitors remained positive. “Medtrade is a reflection of the industry, and we certainly felt the ru

Three Good Changes to the Competitive Bidding Program

November 14, 2016
AMARILLO, TX – Between unsuccessful challenges to aspects of the Competitive Bidding Program (“Program”), nonsensical bid awards, and constant downward pressure on already low reimbursement rates, it feels like all news related to Competiti

Send a Strong Message in Support of Rural Bidding Relief to Capitol Hill in Lame Duck Session

November 14, 2016
WASHINGTON, DC – The House and Senate will be in session for (at most) 20 days between Nov. 14 and Dec. 16. AAHomecare offiials say we need to make a big impression starting on Monday. Now that the votes have been counted for a new president an