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Legislative/Advocacy
A/R Allegiance Eyes Medtrade Spring
November 17, 2014
OVERLAND PARK, KS – When providers asked for new private pay billing/collections solutions at last month’s Medtrade, Bruce Gehring went heavy on the show and light on the tell. As a result, the on-screen demonstrations at the A/R Allegiance Group
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Legislative/Advocacy
AAHomecare in Action – Industry Groups Join Forces to Honor HME Providers During Homecare Month
November 17, 2014
WASHINGTON, DC – In honor of Homecare month in November, People for Quality Care (PFQC) and Save My Medical Supplies (SMMS) have come together to spread the word about the positive impact of home medical equipment (HME). From helping patients l
I Am the HME Industry – Brian Best
November 17, 2014
CARROLL, IA – The HME industry saw one of its own swept into office earlier this month when Republican Brian Best won a seat in Iowa House District 12, defeating two-term Democrat incumbent Dan Muhlbauer. The 54-year-old Best has owned BestMED Resp
Physician Payments Sunshine Act
November 10, 2014
AMARILLO, TX – The Physician Payments Sunshine Act requires group purchasing organizations (GPOs) and manufacturers of prescription drugs and devices that are covered by Medicare, Medicaid, or CHIP to annually report (1) payments and gifts prov
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Rehab/Mobility
Maddak Shows Off New Portable Transfer Board at Medtrade
November 10, 2014
WAYNE, NJ – The iconic Maddak brand, long known for its vast array of aids to daily living (ADLs) showed off its wares yet again last month at Medtrade, the nation’s premiere HME trade show. The Wayne, NJ-based company wowed attendees with many d
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Legislative/Advocacy
The Scariest Part of Being a Caregiver
November 10, 2014
KNOXVILLE, TN – As we celebrate Homecare Month and National Family Caregivers Month, it is important that we recognize the important role we play in the HME Industry. As suppliers, we have a unique opportunity to make an impact not only on the