News
Legislative/Advocacy
Doing Nothing Will Be the Kiss of Death
July 13, 2015
WASHINGTON, DC – On August 3, Congress will start its month-long summer recess. During the recess, legislators will travel back to their districts. This is a perfect opportunity for HME providers to explain the devastating impact of using bid d
New Exhibitors Tout Cash Sales
July 13, 2015
ATLANTA – New exhibitors continue to sign on for Medtrade 2015, scheduled for Oct 26-29 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. The latest is Brooklyn, NY-based Unique Wellness, a manufacturer of adult diapers inspired by NASA technolo
Call for Presentations – Medtrade Spring 2016
July 13, 2015
LAS VEGAS – Who will speak at the Feb 29-March 2, 2016, Medtrade Spring? A lot depends on input gleaned from the annual Call for Presentations, now open to qualified candidates. Medtrade Spring and Medtrade routinely feature the finest experts
News
Respiratory/Sleep
Medtrade Exhibitor ResMed Acquires CareTouch
July 13, 2015
SAN DIEGO – ResMed has acquired CareTouch, a provider of internet-based solutions and therapy-focused resupply programs for HME providers. CareTouch enables healthcare providers to efficiently provide patients the personal attention, equipment
News
Rehab/Mobility
Complex Rehab – Medtrade Working with ISS Organizers to Buoy Education
July 13, 2015
ATLANTA – The Complex Rehab Pavilion is back once again at Medtrade—this time with support from the University of Pittsburgh’s Department of Rehabilitation Science & Technology Continuing Education (RSTce), organizers of the Interna
News
General Healthcare
When an Employee is Not an Employee
July 13, 2015
AMARILLO, TX – Most DME suppliers are aware that it is proper for them to pay commissions to marketing reps who are W2 full-time or part-time employees. Most suppliers are also aware that paying commissions to 1099 independent contractor market