I Am the HME Industry – Tom Inman

December 23, 2013
NEWPORT NEWS, VA – Known as the “Mouth of the South” when discussing current events, or Red Dog Leader when behind the controls of an airplane, the outspoken Tom Inman has long fought for his business, and his beliefs, over a 35-year career in

Two New Masks Hit the Market

December 23, 2013
MURRYSVILLE, PA – Pennsylvania-based giant Philips Respironics has what company officials are calling the industry’s first and only gel pillows mask, which brings the comfort and sealing power of gel to nasal pillows. The Nuance mask is the l

Taking Over Oxygen Patients From a DME Supplier That Shuts its Doors

December 23, 2013
AMARILLO, TX – The DME industry is caught in the “perfect storm” of competitive bidding, stringent documentation requirements, lower reimbursement, and aggressive post-payment audits and prepayment reviews. These factors are causing a numbe

Medtrade Spring Co-Locating with DMGCME

December 23, 2013
LAS VEGAS – The March 2014 program of Dillehay Management Group Continuing Medical Education (DMGCME) will be “co-locating” with Medtrade Spring. Several hundred people from the DMGCME meeting—including respiratory therapists, physical th

Eight Days Left for Medtrade Spring Early Bird Registration

December 23, 2013
LAS VEGAS – The perfect gift for that excellent employee may just be a trip to Medtrade Spring in Las Vegas. Early bird registration for Medtrade Spring ends on December 31, and those who register now can still see substantial savings. The Spring v

FAA Rejects “Rulemaking” Process, Will Implement Strict OSA Screening

December 16, 2013
WASHINGTON, DC – The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) is reporting that the FAA will move forward with implementing mandatory screening and testing for obstructive sleep apnea, despite opposition from the pilot and aviation medical