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General Healthcare
Different Approach at Medtrade Spring
January 25, 2016
LAS VEGAS – Albert Einstein famously said that the definition of insanity was “doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result.” Too many providers know the feeling, and many have made the affirmative decision to do so
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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
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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
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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General Healthcare
Networking Opportunities at Medtrade Spring
January 18, 2016
LAS VEGAS – Medtrade Spring is packed with educational sessions and hundreds of exhibitors on the show floor. However, it’s the third benefit of Medtrade Spring—networking—that can often bring the most unexpected benefits. “Free-flowing con