This Was Not Your Father’s Medtrade

November 2, 2015
AMARILLO, TX – I had the opportunity to attend Medtrade last week. At the beginning of two of the education programs I presented, I asked the question: “Those of you who have been coming to Medtrade for five years or less, raise your hand

Medtrade Awards: Providers Choice; Innovative Retail; and Best Booth/Creative Concept

November 2, 2015
ATLANTA – Medtrade officials handed out the hardware at the recently concluded Medtrade 2015. • The Providers Choice Gold Award, sponsored by HomeCare magazine, went to Urifunnel (www.urifunnel.com), a company founded by parents of a special

Medtrade – Conference Registration Up, Overall Attendance Stable

November 2, 2015
ATLANTA – Medtrade attendees were thirsty for knowledge this year, with registration for educational sessions up 17% over last year. Overall, non-exhibitor attendance at Medtrade, held recently from Oct 26-29 at the Georgia World Congress Center in

Welcome to Medtrade

October 26, 2015
ATLANTA – Many of you may be reading this as you prepare for day one of Medtrade, the nation’s premiere HME event. Exhibitors are on site and building the “temporary community” that is the Expo Floor. Attendees will be able to walk the fl

Day One of Medtrade

October 26, 2015
ATLANTA – Excitement is running high as the HME industry converges on Atlanta for day one of Medtrade—featuring workshops, a Fitter’s Course, and the Brightree Summit. Attendees who pick up their badges at the registration desk in Building

Pioneer ACOs May Flounder, But ACOs Are Not Dead

October 26, 2015
AMARILLO, TX – Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) are the latest care-delivery and payment model put forward by the federal government aimed at tackling excessive spending and overutilization of the health care system. Officially created by