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Legislative/Advocacy
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
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Legislative/Advocacy
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
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Respiratory/Sleep
AASM – 4% Desaturation Criterion is Acceptable for Scoring Hypopneas
September 16, 2013
DARIEN, IL – In late August, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) indefinitely suspended the requirement for accredited sleep centers to score hypopneas according to the 3% oxygen desaturation criterion. The AASM continues to recommend
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Respiratory/Sleep
AASM: 4% Desaturation Criterion is Acceptable for Scoring Hypopneas
September 16, 2013
DARIEN, IL – In late August, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) indefinitely suspended the requirement for accredited sleep centers to score hypopneas according to the 3% oxygen desaturation criterion. The AASM continues to recommend