Understanding the HIPAA Marketing Guidelines

September 23, 2013
AMARILLO, TX – One of the lynchpins of a successful DME supplier is an aggressive and innovative marketing program. Most suppliers are aware that when implementing a marketing program involving Medicare/Medicaid patients, they need to avoid vio

Face-to-Face Pushed Back Again

September 16, 2013
WASHINGTON, DC – CMS will eventually require “full compliance with DME face-to-face requirements” by a date to be announced in 2014.   The information released last week further states that CMS “expects all [DME] suppliers to hav

The Meaning of Advocacy

September 16, 2013
ORLANDO, FL – The word “advocate” is becoming increasingly misunderstood in our industry as the fear and reality of competitive bidding continues. More and more, HME advocate efforts center on driving legislative impact, influencing senator

Rep Thompson Slams Competitive Bidding on House Floor


September 16, 2013
WASHINGTON, DC – Rep Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-Pa) once again went to bat for the industry last week, expressing his concerns about competitive bidding and encouraging colleagues to support HR 1717. 

 “The so-called ‘competitive’ bi

Voices and Choices Influence Medtrade Attendance

September 16, 2013
ORLANDO, FL – For many HME providers, attending Medtrade is not a choice. It’s a necessity. In a particularly difficult year for the industry, the stakes are simply too high to miss out on the kind of knowledge and products that can only be f

HME Voice Returns on Thursday, Sept 19

September 16, 2013
ORLANDO, FL – Powered by Medtrade Radio and sponsored by Emerge Sales, the latest episode of HME Voice is scheduled for Thursday, Sept 19, at 3:00 Eastern Time. “Our guests for this week bring specific solutions for surviving and ultimately t