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
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General Healthcare
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
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General Healthcare
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
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Legislative/Advocacy
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
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Legislative/Advocacy
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