Medtrade 2013: The Place to Find Crucial New Revenue Streams

August 26, 2013
ORLANDO, FL – In 2013, perhaps more than ever, Medtrade attendees will be searching for fantastic retail opportunities on the show floor. This time, however, attendees will get a little extra help from experts such as Jim Greatorex, owner of Bl

Understanding the Administrative Appeals Process – Part Two of Four

August 26, 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

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

The Medical Equipment Industry is Growing

August 19, 2013
GRAND PRAIRIE, TX – As we wait for news from the CBIC on the outcome of the round one Re-Compete here at MetroCare Home Medical, anxiety levels are high. We are trying to see into the future and plan a sustainable business model with CMS contra

AAHomecare Taps Tom Ryan

August 19, 2013
WASHINGTON, DC – AAHomecare past chairman Thomas H. Ryan (pictured) will join the association in early September as its new president and CEO. The announcement made last week culminates an exhaustive search to find a replacement for outgoing pr

I Am the HME Industry – Q&A with Lonny Weiner

August 19, 2013
PRINCETON, NJ – The list of “suppliers of ancillary products and services” is included in every AAHomecare communication, but who are these companies? Who are the people who run them? One such company is Lingraphicare America Inc, and Lonny Wei