I Am the HME Industry – Joel Marx
August 5, 2013
CLEVELAND – During his stint as chairman of the American Association for Homecare, Joel Marx displayed a determination to engage more providers in the political process. That passion began developing back in the early 1970s when Marx joined the
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Respiratory/Sleep
ResMed Fights Back on Patent Infringement
August 5, 2013
SAN DIEGO – Southern California-based ResMed, a manufacturer of products for the treatment of sleep-disordered breathing and respiratory conditions, has filed a new legal action in the International Trade Commission (ITC). The amended complaint in
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Legislative/Advocacy
New Position for MK Battery Exec, Same Devotion to Advocacy
July 29, 2013
ANAHEIM, CA – MK Battery’s Power for Funding initiatives have raised more than $150,000 over the last three years to help advance industry advocacy and lobbying efforts. It’s a legacy that Wayne Merdinger seeks to continue when he takes over as
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Legislative/Advocacy
Legal Challenge Marches on
July 29, 2013
WASHINGTON, DC – In addition to ongoing legislative efforts, AAHomecare is still pursuing a preliminary injunction/temporary restraining order against CMS to halt competitive bidding. In a note to members last week, AAHomecare officials reveale
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Legislative/Advocacy
Increasing Consumer Access to Complex Rehab
July 29, 2013
EAST ELMHURST, NY – Like many professionals in this field, I have been immersed in the community of people with disabilities for almost 30 years. It matters to me that my fellow citizens with disabilities have equal access to their lives. The l
A Primer on Purchasing an HME Company
July 29, 2013
AMARILLO, TX – Most acquisitions are “asset” acquisitions, although I am seeing an increase in “stock” acquisitions. Assume that John Smith owns XYZ Medical Equipment Inc (XYZ). Assume that Smith desires to sell XYZ to M