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Legislative/Advocacy
Numbers are in for Round One Recompete
November 4, 2013
WASHINGTON, DC – As expected, single payment amounts for round one recompete contracts were down across the board. Last week, CMS published the names of Round 1 Recompete contract providers. On average, reimbursement rates were 37% less than Me
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Legislative/Advocacy
A Fresh and Focused Medtrade
November 4, 2013
SHERMAN OAKS, CA – This year’s Medtrade definitely felt different, and the difference was mainly in the attendees. Those who were there had business to conduct and seminars and networking events to attend. They were there to learn new ways of
I Am the HME Industry – Gary Sheehan
November 4, 2013
SANDWICH, MA – As a ski racer in the Junior Olympics and National Championships, Gary Sheehan, MBA, used to negotiate steep slopes at break-neck speed. As it turns out, the ability to anticipate the next turn comes in handy in the unpredictable wor
Can You Turn Away Beneficiaries if You have Met Capacity?
November 4, 2013
AMARILLO, TX – A number of competitive bid contract suppliers are facing the same challenge. Their volume has increased substantially, and they have quickly met the capacity set out in their bid submission. For example, in its bid submission, A
Medtrade Show Edition of HME Voice Features Practical Advice
November 4, 2013
ORLANDO, FL – Powered by Medtrade Radio and sponsored by Emerge Sales, the latest episode of HME Voice (Season 2, Episode 6) aired shortly after Medtrade and is currently available for replay by clicking here. Taped during the recen
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Respiratory/Sleep
Exposure Therapy is Latest Wrinkle in Battle for CPAP Compliance
November 4, 2013
ST. LOUIS – An effort to desensitize patients to CPAP masks may ease the transition for patients and ultimately boost compliance. The small-sample “exposure therapy” pilot study concluded that patients were able to significantly increase th