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
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Respiratory/Sleep
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
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Legislative/Advocacy
Consumers Rally to Educate Congress at CRT/AT Briefing
December 9, 2013
EAST ELMHURST, NY – Access to complex rehab technology and assistive technology continues to be a prominent issue in the community of people with disabilities. Ann Cody, a three-time paralympian and director, Policy and Global Outreach, for Bla
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Legislative/Advocacy
Shirvinsky Resigns from PAMS
December 9, 2013
HARRISBURG, PA – John Shirvinsky, executive director of the Pennsylvania Association of Medical Suppliers (PAMS) has resigned after almost a decade on the job. His resignation will take effect December 20, 2013. According to Chuck Blackburn, ch