ATLANTA – The upcoming Medtrade (Oct 20-23, 2014 in Atlanta) has an excellent line-up of speakers who will present programs addressing the most important topics faced by DME suppliers today. Every issue of Medtrade Monday, leading up to Medtrad

AMARILLO, TX – When the Middle East erupts, prices at the gas pump go up. The same is true when there is an oil rig explosion in the Gulf—or when a hurricane hits the coast. All of us feel the pain at the pump. The gas pump does not different

WASHINGTON, DC – CMS has announced plans to “recompete” the DME supplier contracts awarded in round two of the Medicare DMEPOS competitive bidding program. CMS is required by law to recompete contracts under the program at least once every

ATLANTA – Judges will once again have tough decisions to make when the Innovative HME Retail Product Awards make their return to Medtrade, scheduled for Oct 20-23, 2014, in Atlanta. The biannual awards, sponsored by HomeCare Magazine, honor HME pro

GALLIPOLIS, OH – Five co-owners of Family Oxygen and Medical Equipment, Gallipolis, Ohio, attended this year’s AAHomecare Legislative Conference in Washington, DC. The journey was no small commitment for Dan Bowman, president/co-owner, and hi

AMARILLO, TX – Employment contracts may contain clauses that forbid the employee from competition with the employer during and after leaving employment. Agreements not to compete are only enforceable if reasonable. Most states have statutes tha