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General Healthcare
ICD-10 is Coming – Are You Ready?
April 13, 2015
AMARILLO, TX – For several years now, the health care industry has been told that the transition from the 9th to the 10th revision of the International Classification of Diseases, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) is imminent, only to have the
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Medtrade Spring – Stand Up for Homecare Raises Funds for Advocacy Groups
April 6, 2015
LAS VEGAS – Approximately 200 attendees gathered in Las Vegas for the annual Stand Up for Homecare fundraiser at Medtrade Spring. The reception raised more than $50,000 to help promote a positive image of HME, and raise public awareness of homecare
Legal Issues Related to Supplier Price Discounts
April 6, 2015
AMARILLO, TX – 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7(b)(6)(A) states, in relevant part: The secretary may exclude the following individuals and entities from participation in any Federal health care program (as defined in section 1320a–7b (f) of this title
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General Healthcare
Medtrade Spring – Innovative HME Retail Award Winners
April 6, 2015
LAS VEGAS – The voting is in, and the top prize in the biannual Innovative HME Retail Product Awards, sponsored by HomeCare magazine, has been selected. It came down to 12 products and 11 companies. • The first place winner is the iWALK 2.0 Hands
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General Healthcare
A Show of Strength
April 6, 2015
LAS VEGAS – Medtrade Spring wrapped last week, with more than a dose of inspiration permeating the educational sessions and expo floor interactions. “It was a positive vibe out there,” said Kevin Gaffney, group show director, Medtrade.
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Medtrade Spring – Best Booth and Providers’ Choice
April 6, 2015
LAS VEGAS – The final day of Medtrade Spring ended with four different exhibitors taking home awards. The New Product Pavilion Providers’ Choice Awards, sponsored by HomeCare magazine, yielded three winners. • The TwoCan Cane by TwoCan Cane too