Some Providers Avoid a Slight Cut
August 26, 2013
WASHINGTON, DC – Most HME providers who contract with Medicare Advantage plans apparently will not suffer from April 2013 sequestration cuts. Such contracts are typically negotiated at a set fee schedule amount that is agreed to by the managed care
Demand, Diversification and Retail – Keys to Surviving the Next 18 Months
August 19, 2013
ORLANDO, FL – You always hear about “must-see” events on TV these days. Well, folks, I’m telling you that our latest episode of HME Voice, hosted by me and Kevin Gaffney, Medtrade group show director (pictured), is a “must-list
Boost Your Retail IQ at Medtrade
August 19, 2013
ORLANDO, FL – Medtrade 2013 will feature an expanded and improved Retail Design Center that takes the idea of a retail store concept to the next level. Attendees will be able to walk through displays and get an idea of how an effective showroom
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CPAP as Alternative Asthma Treatment?
August 19, 2013
NEW YORK, NY – Add asthma to the growing list of diseases that may be helped by CPAP. The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports that CPAP machines could indeed become an alternative treatment for those with asthma. No less than The American Lung Assoc
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3B Medical Responds to ResMed Legal Action
August 19, 2013
LAKE WALES, FL – Southern California-based ResMed made headlines earlier this month when it filed a complaint against 3B Medical Inc alleging patent infringement. Tom Thayer, Sr., president of 3B Medical Inc, fired back last week calling the le
Understanding Each Step of Administrative Appeals – Part 1 of 4
August 19, 2013
AMARILLO, TX – Post-payment audits (by DME MACs, ZPICs, and RACs) are a permanent part of the DME industry. Regardless of how thorough the DME supplier’s patient files are, the chances of winning at the audit stage are small. This is because