FODAC Makes Charitable Giving at Medtrade Spring Easy

March 16, 2015
LAS VEGAS – Las Vegas is a long way from the Stone Mountain, Ga, headquarters of Friends of Disabled Adults and Children (FODAC), but the organization will have a presence at the upcoming Medtrade Spring. And for vendors who wish to donate to t

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

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