AMARILLO, TX – In prior Medtrade Monday articles, I have written about the fact that the CMS contractors (NSC, ZPICs) are focusing on whether DME suppliers are calling Medicare beneficiaries in violation of the telephone solicitation statute an

ALPHARETTA, GA – When an auto accident left Steve Kitchin a quadriplegic, the president of Indiana-based ConvertaStep, had to redefine himself. His difficult journey mirrors the challenges that many HME providers are facing these days.   To he

WASHINGTON, DC – After two weeks of competitive bidding (round two), AAHomecare officials are receiving reports of delays, equipment shortages, and contractors refusing services in bid areas around the country. On July 18, they are calling on provi

ORLANDO, FL – To help promote consumer advocacy and patient choice, Medtrade has partnered with the online community Wheel:Life to offer a special program for consumers, caregivers, and clinicians in the Orlando metro area. The Wheel:Life Commu

ALPHARETTA, GA – Powered by Medtrade Radio and sponsored by Emerge Sales, HME Voice season two, episode three, will air once again on Thursday, July 18, at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time. “The industry has taken a punch, and everybody is hurting,” said

HARRISBURG, PA – That’s right, gang. Our long struggle against the evils of the Medicare competitive bidding program is still not over. Seriously.  July 1 may have come and gone, but the final bell has yet to be rung on this battle betwe