News
Legislative/Advocacy
Legislative Update – HR 1717 Hits 157 Cosponsors
October 7, 2013
WASHINGTON, DC – The federal government is still in shutdown mode, but HR 1717, the bill to replace competitive bidding with the market pricing program, remains in play with 157 cosponsors. Despite the shutdown, AAHomecare officials are urging prov
Golden Chance to See the Best Retail Options
October 7, 2013
ORLANDO, FL – The 5,500-sq-ft Retail Design Center on the show floor of the Orange County Convention Center is a testament to the growing importance of proper merchandising. The Retail Design Center, presented by The VGM Group and
2013 Innovative HME Retail Product Award Winners to be Featured at Medtrade
October 7, 2013
ORLANDO, FL – A committee of judges sorted through the latest products to find the best new retail items, all with the aim of helping providers bring in vital new revenue streams. The following five winners of the 2013 Innovative HME Retail Pro
Loan Closets, Employee Liaisons, Preferred Provider Agreements, and Other Arrangements with Referral Sources
October 7, 2013
AMARILLO, TX – The HME industry today is a totally different animal from yesterday. The industry has matured, technology has progressed, and demand is increasing exponentially. The flip side is that the industry has been hit with breathtaking l
News
General Healthcare
Medtrade Kicks Off in Orlando
October 7, 2013
ORLANDO, FL – A series of in-depth workshops (click here to see full list) gets the ball rolling today at Medtrade, the nation’s largest HME Expo and Conference. The main show starts tomorrow, with more than 100 educational sessions, plus the mas
News
Legislative/Advocacy
Consumers Speaking out for Access to Equipment and Services
September 30, 2013
JACKSON HEIGHTS, NY – As grassrooters in a consumer organization with a strong focus on access to medical equipment, we hear too many demoralizing stories where people with disabilities have been denied access to vital equipment. It seems like