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

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

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

WASHINGTON, DC – Numerous sleep medicine exhibitors at last month’s Medtrade testified to the growing awareness of sleep disorders, with sleep apnea accounting for multiple comorbidities. The AAA Foundation for Public Safety’s long-awaited

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

WASHINGTON, DC – Upon initial review, the final rule just released by CMS, 1614-F, Medicare Program: End-Stage Renal Disease Prospective Payment System, Quality Incentive Program, and Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Suppl