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Legislative/Advocacy
Need an Excuse to Make a Vegas Trip? I’ve Got a Great One
January 25, 2016
LAS VEGAS – I admit it; I love those goofy inspirational posters with images of mountain tops. However, translating those optimistic words into concrete action is never easy. For HME providers trying to move into a new business realm, breaking the
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Legislative/Advocacy
AAHomecare in Action – HME’s Share of Medicare Spending Drops to 1.25%
January 25, 2016
WASHINGTON, DC – While overall Medicare spending has increased over 175% from 2000 to 2014, home medical equipment spending has not kept pace, including an overall 4% decline from 2012. HME took a 1.25% share of overall Medicare spending
Medtrade Award Winner KT Tape Named Official Kinesiology Tape Licensee of Team USA
January 25, 2016
LINDON, UT – KT Tape® made headlines at Medtrade 2015 in Atlanta when it took second place in the biannual Innovative HME Retail Product Awards (sponsored by HomeCare magazine). Last week, the Utah-based KT Tape got more good news when the
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Respiratory/Sleep
Strong Respiratory Presence at Medtrade Spring
January 25, 2016
LAS VEGAS – With 35 days remaining until the start of Medtrade Spring, exhibitor sign-ups under the sleep/respiratory category are strong (see chart). Exhibitors such as San Diego-based ResMed are preparing for the show (scheduled for Feb 29-March
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General Healthcare
Federal and State Telephone Consumer Protection Laws – Part 2
January 25, 2016
AMARILLO, TX – Most DME suppliers are aware that when calling a Medicare beneficiary, the supplier must comply with the telephone solicitation statute and Supplier Standard #11. However, many suppliers are not aware that telephone calls to cons
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General Healthcare
Still Time to Make Plans with More than a Month to Go Until Medtrade Spring
January 25, 2016
LAS VEGAS – Medtrade Spring is coming soon (about 40 days away), but it’s not too late to find reasonable airfare and book a hotel to Las Vegas. This year’s show is scheduled for Feb 29-March 2, 2016, at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center. Each