Legislative Update – VGM Making It Easy to Respond to CMS Request for Competitive Bidding Input

March 3, 2014
WATERLOO, IOWA – In response to CMS’ request for public comment regarding the expansion of the DMEPOS Competitive Bidding Program, VGM is asking providers to take a few moments to fill out an online survey. To simplify the process of submitti

Medtrade Spring Starts in a Week – Time to Sink or Swim

March 3, 2014
LAS VEGAS – There is no tomorrow. DME/HME companies are facing some horrendous legislation, worse than anything I have ever seen. If we sit by and are unable to reach CMS and legislators to make some critical changes, we all will face a dire fu

Medtrade Spring – Social Media, Prizes, and More

March 3, 2014
LAS VEGAS – One of the best ways to take advantage of networking at Medtrade is to connect with other attendees and exhibitors on social media. Share ideas, meet new friends, and discover something new. Medtrade Spring wants to help make this e

Medtrade Spring – Innovation Awaits

March 3, 2014
LAS VEGAS – Judges named the winners of the Innovative HME Retail Product Awards last week. The biannual awards, sponsored by HomeCare magazine, honor HME products that are particularly suited for retail sale. “There were some really impressive a

Change is on the Horizon – CMS is Soliciting Comments on its Payment Methodology

March 3, 2014
AMARILLO, TX – You have heard since the beginning of the competitive bidding program that eventually the single payment amounts would have an effect on areas that are not part of a competitive bidding area (CBA). That time is now. On February 2

Medtrade Spring Exhibitors Ready to Roll

March 3, 2014
LAS VEGAS – With Medtrade Spring just a week away, exhibitors from all over the country are packing their wares and heading for the Nevada desert. Jack Wright, president of Crosswind Concepts (Booth #1223) looks forward to connecting with providers