Some Things Never Change

December 16, 2013
BIRMINGHAM, AL – When I first began visiting with politicians regularly in 1975, one of the first things I learned is that most of them were happy to pass legislation offering something the voters wanted, but were less willing to levy sufficien

Senate Finance Committee Addresses DME State Licensure in SGR Bill

December 16, 2013
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Finance Committee has marked up a sustainable growth rate (SGR) reform bill that included an amendment to mandate appropriate state licensure. The amendment to the bill, also known as the “doc fix,” was

I Am the HME Industry – Steven Feierstein

December 16, 2013
RALEIGH, NC – Keeping North Carolina-based Active Healthcare (AHC) alive and well for the past 24 years has been no easy task. Steven Feierstein and his wife, Lisa, a registered nurse, have managed to succeed with the regional business thanks large

Catch the Best Hour of HME Voice This Season

December 16, 2013
ATLANTA – Powered by Medtrade Radio and sponsored by Emerge Sales, the latest episode of HME Voice features the ultimate Medtrade Mashup, as producers select the very best HME Voice interview snippets of the year. The “best of” wrap-up show

FAA Rejects “Rulemaking” Process, Will Implement Strict OSA Screening

December 16, 2013
WASHINGTON, DC – The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) is reporting that the FAA will move forward with implementing mandatory screening and testing for obstructive sleep apnea, despite opposition from the pilot and aviation medical

How Non-Contract Suppliers Can Enter the Competitive Bidding Arena

December 16, 2013
AMARILLO, TX – Competitive bidding is a deeply flawed program. Until we can eliminate or modify CB, we are stuck with it.  For those suppliers that are stuck without a CB contract, there are options for you.  Let’s assume that ABC M