New York Will Not Pursue Competitive Bidding for Medicaid Services

March 16, 2015
ALBANY – The 2/23/2015  edition of Medtrade Monday included coverage of the February 15, 2015 Office of Inspector General’s (OIG) Report on competitive bidding. What the coverage failed to include was any reference to the New York S

AAHomecare in Action – Stand Up for Homecare at Medtrade Spring

March 16, 2015
WASHINGTON, DC – The Stand Up for Homecare Reception, scheduled for March 31, from 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., South Pacific Room F at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center, raises funds for consumer advocacy groups and AAHomecare-sponsored consu

Manufacturer Product Showcase at Medtrade Spring is Open to All

March 16, 2015
LAS VEGAS – Join four of the top manufacturers in the HME industry for an interactive session (moderated by Mike Sperduti [pictured], CEO of The Mike Sperduti Companies) that will provide details on some of their best products. Learn t

In-Depth on Day One with Workshops and Fitter’s Course

March 9, 2015
LAS VEGAS – Day one of Medtrade Spring, set to start in three weeks, is all about options. For those who attend any of three six-hour workshops, or one Fitter’s Course (all scheduled for 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. on Monday, March 30), the

Real World Kickback Case – Broad Reading of Referral

March 9, 2015
AMARILLO, TX – On February 10, 2015, the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals published a decision in which it upheld the conviction of a physician under the Medicare anti-kickback statute based on a broad reading of “referral.” 1 The trial court (

Session Spotlight – Setting Up the Retail Staff to Win

March 9, 2015
LAS VEGAS – Building on the retail buzz is a major focus for DME providers looking to diversify and capitalize on the massive baby boom generation. MED Group expert Todd Blockinger will be on hand at Medtrade Spring to dispel some common miscon