Providing Free Tablets and Other Technology

February 24, 2014
AMARILLO, TX – Over the last several years, the health care industry has made a concerted effort to simplify, speed up, and secure ways in which health information is shared. The proliferation of electronic health records is an example of this.

Still Pondering Medtrade Spring? Time to Jump Off the Fence

February 24, 2014
LAS VEGAS – The Spring version of the nation’s premiere HME event is just two weeks away. It’s not much time, but it’s enough time to make plans and head for the Nevada desert. If you’re one of those so-called fence sitters, John Gallagher

Power Lunch Offers Food for Thought

February 24, 2014
LAS VEGAS – Sponsored by The VGM Group, and produced in cooperation with the Capital Healthcare Group, the Power Lunch offers Medtrade Spring attendees the opportunity to fuel up on lunch and information. This year’s format offers a chance to

LiveOps Offers Home-Based Agent Solutions in Challenging Times

February 24, 2014
LAS VEGAS – More than 80 exhibitors at this year’s Medtrade Spring will either be new faces or those returning from absence. A company such as LiveOps (Booth #666) is one of the newbies that see opportunity in the sometimes beleaguered HME indust

Medtrade Spring – Put Away Your Preconceived Notions

February 17, 2014
LAS VEGAS – Jim Greatorex is an HME veteran, and while his experience helps him everyday, the owner of Maine-based Black Bear Medical is always ready to learn something new. “This is not your father’s HME industry,” says Greatorex. “Evo

Waiving Copayments for Out-of-Network Patients – Be Careful

February 17, 2014
AMARILLO, TX – DME suppliers are facing a common challenge. Commercial insurers are closing their provider panels, thereby not allowing the suppliers to bill the insurers as in-network suppliers. This relegates the out-of-network suppliers to o