Round 2 Recompete Cuts Hit Providers Hard

March 21, 2016
WASHINGTON, DC – Early reviews of last week’s Round 2 Recompete and national mail order recompete are not encouraging for the HME community. Officials from the American Association for Homecare (AAHomecare) are hearing reports from many

Caretailing, Grumbling, and Optimism at Medtrade Spring

March 21, 2016
ATLANTA – The first two providers I spoke with at Medtrade Spring in Las Vegas were from Kearney, Nebraska, and Cheyenne, Wyoming—not exactly bustling urban areas. Both providers expressed concern about the rural rollout of competitive bidding, w

A Closer Look at the Providers’ Choice Award Winner at Medtrade Spring

March 21, 2016
LAS VEGAS – Medtrade Spring attendees who visited the New Product Pavilion made their votes count on day three of the recently completed show, which wrapped up two weeks ago at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. With all votes counted

Eyes Turn to Medtrade Atlanta

March 14, 2016
ATLANTA – Medtrade Spring in Las Vegas ended less than two weeks ago, with many providers striking a tone of cautious optimism during the three-day event. First-time attendees such as Bob Johnson (pictured), owner of Mid Nebraska Mobility, Kearney,

State “Physical Location” Requirements

March 14, 2016
AMARILLO, TX – Assume that ABC Medical Equipment Inc has opened local facilities in TN, AL, CO, and OH, to satisfy “brick and mortar” requirements implemented by these states. Assume that ABC billing and clinical staff at these locations cu

Laboratory Tactical and The MED Group Offering Marketing Bootcamp

March 14, 2016
ATLANTA – Laboratory Tactical Consulting and The MED Group are offering a Marketing Bootcamp Webinar Series at the end of March. There is one session each quarter, and each session is $199 (or $149 for MED members). Class materials are designed wit