Medtrade Spring – Innovation Awaits

March 3, 2014
LAS VEGAS – Judges named the winners of the Innovative HME Retail Product Awards last week. The biannual awards, sponsored by HomeCare magazine, honor HME products that are particularly suited for retail sale. “There were some really impressive a

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

Senior Leadership Change at Invacare

March 3, 2014
ELYRIA, OHIO – After 27 years of service, Lou Slangen, executive vice president and chief product officer, has retired from Ohio-based Invacare Corp. Slangen has been a driving force behind many of Invacare’s branding, marketing, product, and

Legislative Update – VGM Making It Easy to Respond to CMS Request for Competitive Bidding Input

March 3, 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. To simplify the process of submitti

Medtrade Spring Starts in a Week – Time to Sink or Swim

March 3, 2014
LAS VEGAS – There is no tomorrow. DME/HME companies are facing some horrendous legislation, worse than anything I have ever seen. If we sit by and are unable to reach CMS and legislators to make some critical changes, we all will face a dire fu