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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
Effective Collection Policies Key to Survival in New Era
July 29, 2013
OVERLAND PARK, KS—In a move that highlights the growing importance of capturing patient revenue, business management software mainstay Brightree LLC will enter into a relationship with Strategic AR. Strategic AR is a software and services company f
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
I Am the HME Industry – Robert Steedley
July 29, 2013
VALDOSTA, GA – Robert Steedley, the chairman of AAHomecare, feels your pain. As president of Barnes Healthcare Services, Valdosta, Ga, he knows the daily challenges faced by providers, because he deals with them every day. After working as a regist
Early Bird Registration for Medtrade is Now Open
July 29, 2013
ATLANTA – Ongoing Early bird registration is still open for Medtrade Orlando, the largest trade show in the U.S. focused exclusively on the home medical equipment market. Medtrade is designed to give today’s providers the highes
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General Healthcare
HME Voice: One Hour to Help Turnaround Your Business
July 21, 2013
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