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

AAHomecare in Action – Association Paves Way for Prior Authorization Language

July 13, 2015
WASHINGTON, DC – The newest version of the 21st Century Cures bill now includes language to extend the CMS power wheelchair prior authorization demonstration. With the current demonstration ending this August, the new provisions would extend th

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

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

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

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