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Rehab/Mobility
MK Battery’s Sponsorship of Power Soccer is “Much More than a Financial Arrangement”
September 22, 2014
ATLANTA – When the United States Power Soccer Association (USPSA – www.powersoccerusa.net) plays two exhibition games on the Medtrade Show Floor at the Georgia World Congress Center, the organization will benefit from the sponsorship efforts of M
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General Healthcare
Consignment Arrangements with Hospital ERs
September 22, 2014
AMARILLO, TX – In a typical consignment arrangement with a hospital ER, (i) the DME supplier will place orthotic product (e.g., braces) in a “closet” in the hospital ER; (ii) the physician will order a product, such as a brace, for the pati
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Legislative/Advocacy
AAHomecare in Action – Drive Joins as Corporate Partner
September 22, 2014
WASHINGTON, DC – Many manufacturers and vendors have stepped up their commitment to AAHomecare above and beyond their regular dues obligations. The latest such company is Drive Medical Design and Manufacturing (Drive), who has joined the ranks
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Legislative/Advocacy
How to Fight a CMS Rule
September 22, 2014
BAYONNE, NJ – Some of you may have read my other recent article (Medtrade Monday, Aug 11, 2014, “Patient Rights vs In-Home Rule”), which presented a series of arguments against the Rule. Since then, thanks to JAMES Director Carol Napierski,
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General Healthcare
Medicare Anti-kickback Statute – Real World Case
September 15, 2014
AMARILLO, TX – In last Monday’s Wall Street Journal, there was a front page article entitled “A Fast-Growing Medical Lab Tests Anti-Kickback Law.” This article is a “real life” example of how the Medicare anti-kickback statute affects
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General Healthcare
Looking for Medtrade Answers? It’s Probably on medtrade.com
September 15, 2014
ATLANTA – The sheer amount of information available on the Medtrade web site is staggering. If you want to see a complete list of exhibitors, simply hit the show tab and go to “exhibitor list.” If you’re looking for a FREE Expo pass, simp