In-Depth on Day One

February 9, 2015
LAS VEGAS – Day one of Medtrade Spring, set to start in 50 days, is all about options. For those who attend any of three six-hour workshops, or one Fitter’s Course (all scheduled for 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. on Monday, March 30), the pay-

Purchase by DME Supplier of Internet Leads

February 9, 2015
AMARILLO, TX – When a lead generation company (LGC) sells Medicare leads to a DME supplier, it is important that the arrangement not violate the Medicare anti-kickback statute, nor the telephone solicitation statute. Anti-kickback statute The s

AAHomecare in Action – President’s 2016 Budget Released

February 9, 2015
WASHINGTON, DC – The President’s FY 2016 budget was released on Monday, and there are two DME references. Once again, the President proposes limiting Medicaid reimbursement to competitive bidding rates. The Office of Management and B

Better Business Environment, Better Bottom Line

February 9, 2015
VALDOSTA, GA – National associations like AAHomecare leverage the expertise and passion of their members to keep their sector competitive in the ever-changing marketplace. Your membership in the Association is an investment in creating a better

I Am the HME Industry – Pamela M. Kaehler

February 9, 2015
MORGANTOWN, WV – To describe Pamela M. Kaehler, MBA, as merely “busy” would be a vast understatement. Her roles as executive director of Mon HealthCare Inc, Morgantown, West Virginia, and Fairmont Home Equipment & Supply Company, Fairmo

Invacare Names New President and CEO

February 2, 2015
ELYRIA, OH – Invacare Corp has appointed Matthew E. Monaghan as its new president and CEO, effective April 1, 2015. Monaghan’s appointment follows an extensive global search conducted by an executive search firm under the direction of the Inv