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Respiratory/Sleep
Less Sleep Equals Increased Type 2 Diabetes Risk
January 6, 2014
NEWCASTLE, UK – Evidence linking poor sleep to diabetes continues to mount. The latest research from the University of Newcastle shows that too little sleep is associated with a significant increase in risk of type 2 diabetes. According to a su
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Legislative/Advocacy
AAHomecare Will Continue to Fight
December 30, 2013
WASHINGTON, DC – What a year it has been! Some days I think, “How can it already be the end of December?” And on other days, it’s more a case of, “Will this year ever end?” But despite the pace of change, or maybe because of it, I’m
I Am the HME Industry – A Year of Dedicated Professionals
December 30, 2013
FORT COLLINS, CO – It’s always an adventure calling up providers for the “I Am the HME Industry” department. Some think I’m trying to sell subscriptions to Medtrade Monday (it’s free), or perhaps some quality Amway products. At least a th
Retail Product Awards (and More) are Back for Medtrade Spring
December 30, 2013
LAS VEGAS – The biannual Innovative HME Retail Product Awards honor HME products that are particularly suited for retail sale. The purpose of the competition is to promote and recognize products that contribute to providers’ bottom lines
Selling Assets and Transferring Patient Files – What HIPAA Requires
December 30, 2013
AMARILLO, TX – Competitive bidding is ill conceived and illogical on many different levels. In my mind, the most illogical (and unfair) component of competitive bidding is that fact that a DME supplier can never plan ahead for more than three y
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General Healthcare
Top 10 Most Memorable Moments of 2013
December 30, 2013
ATLANTA – Another eventful year has come to a close with so many memorable moments. Distilling the biggest stories of 2013 is a function of hindsight, clicks, and reader reaction. Sometimes the “moments” are not moments at all, but instead