AAHomecare in Action – Final Rule, Stand Up, and Appeals Backlog

November 3, 2014
WASHINGTON, DC – CMS intends to use single payment amounts (SPAs) from the competitive bidding program to adjust Medicare payment rates in areas outside the competitive bidding areas (CBAs). CMS made its intent known via final rule CMS-1614-F,

I Am the HME Industry – Rob Cardone

November 3, 2014
IRMO, SC – Why leave the health technology sector for the HME world? For Rob Cardone, North Carolina/Virgina territory manager for South Carolina-based distributor Skye Medical, the answer is opportunity. As a relatively new employee at Skye, t

Power Soccer Exhibition Game Wows at Medtrade

October 27, 2014
ATLANTA – Athletes from The United States Power Soccer Association (USPSA – www.powersoccerusa.net) showed off their skills during two exhibition games on day three of Medtrade. The game took place on the Expo Floor at the Georgia World Congress

Medtrade Ends on Optimistic Note

October 27, 2014
ATLANTA – The 35th annual Medtrade wrapped up last week with a sense of optimism among attendees and exhibitors. “Every single person I spoke with found at least one great idea or product,” said Mike Sperduti, president and CEO of the Mike Sper

Medtrade Spring 2015 Set for March 30-April 1

October 27, 2014
LAS VEGAS – After Medtrade wrapped up last week, organizers immediately turned their attention to Medtrade Spring, scheduled for March 30-April 1 in Las Vegas at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center. “We are certainly energized from a successful Me

Medtrade 2014 – Home Modifications in the Spotlight

October 27, 2014
ATLANTA – “Seduce them with the grab bar.” It’s not a common phrase, but it set the tone for Bill Stelzer’s day two presentation at Medtrade, where providers heard numerous tips on how to capitalize on the cash business of home modification