Legislative Update – VGM Web Link is One Option for Competitive Bidding Input

March 10, 2014
WATERLOO, IOWA – In response to CMS’ request for public comment regarding the expansion of the DMEPOS Competitive Bidding Program, VGM is asking providers to take a few moments to fill out an online survey at www.vgm.com/survey. 

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Face-to-Face and WOPDs in Asset Purchase Situations

March 10, 2014
AMARILLO, TX – As a result of the ill-conceived competitive bid program, a sea-change is occurring in the DME industry. Some suppliers are getting totally out of the business and so they are selling 100% of their assets to other suppliers. Some

Retail Ideas Abound for Medtrade Spring Attendees

March 10, 2014
LAS VEGAS – The winners of the Innovative HME Retail Product Awards, sponsored by HomeCare magazine, will be on display this week at Medtrade Spring, which begins today. The biannual awards honor HME products that are particularly suited for retail

Pneumonia Risk Goes Up for Sleep Apnea Sufferers

March 10, 2014
LAS VEGAS – New research from Taiwanese researchers suggests that sleep apnea sufferers “appear to have” a higher risk of pneumonia. The study, published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal, and summarized in Medical News Today (MNT), i

Change is on the Horizon – CMS is Soliciting Comments on its Payment Methodology

March 3, 2014
AMARILLO, TX – You have heard since the beginning of the competitive bidding program that eventually the single payment amounts would have an effect on areas that are not part of a competitive bidding area (CBA). That time is now. On February 2

Medtrade Spring Exhibitors Ready to Roll

March 3, 2014
LAS VEGAS – With Medtrade Spring just a week away, exhibitors from all over the country are packing their wares and heading for the Nevada desert. Jack Wright, president of Crosswind Concepts (Booth #1223) looks forward to connecting with providers