The public health emergency, as well as the regulatory relaxations and reimbursement guidelines associated with it, will continue for another 90 days.
From kangaroos to cows, the 2022 edition of VGM’s annual member event is offering some new features, as well as its signature educational, networking and vendor meet-up opportunities.
Gov. Pritzker poised to sign legislation that would remove sales tax for retail transactions of breast pumps and related supplies starting July 1.
This week’s show in Phoenix enjoyed attendance growth, but now the event’s director York Schwab fixes his attention on the coming October Medtrade East event in Atlanta and Medtrade’s evolution into a single show for 2023.
- By David Kopf
- Apr 07, 2022
In response to attendee and exhibitor feedback, Medtrade West and Medtrade East will merge into a single HME industry conference and expo under the name Medtrade starting next year.
The Ohio Department of Medicaid can now distribute Federal relief for Home and Community-Based Service providers, including DME suppliers.
Georgia State University researchers compared the oxygen output of eight competitive devices, with CAIRE’s FreeStyle Comfort leading the results. More insights are available in a free HMEB webinar.
Magician, comedian and storyteller will discuss how adopting a “possibility mindset” can help HME providers become more resilient businesses.
The Pennsylvania provider association’s April 20-22 in Harrisburg features a variety of educational sessions and a golf tournament.
After 13 years of reimbursement and policy work, the longtime CRT advocate will vacate the association’s leadership position in September.
Apria will be combined with Owens & Minor’s Byram Healthcare to form the company’s new Patient Direct segment, which will be led by Apria’s Daniel Starck.
The addition of Ascension St. Vincent’s Medical Equipment expands MSC’s location count in the Hoosier state and deepens its relationship with the Ascension healthcare system.
AAHomecare calls on HME stakeholders to meet with lawmakers and staff in person, over the phone, or via video on behalf of Medicare reimbursement legislation.
Association builds support for H.R. 6641 and works with Senate contacts on approaches to preserve the current 75/25 blended rate for non-rural, non-CBA suppliers beyond the end of the Public Health Emergency.
Incontinence product maker maintains operations for more than 2 million consecutive hours and longer than three years worked without an OSHA Lost-Time Accident.
Event encouraging prospective speakers to file right away for the Oct. 24-26 conference; educational advisory board has implemented a new registration format for speakers.
NEMEP calls on HME stakeholders to ask their Senate and Assembly members to sign on to A.5368 and S.5118 to require MCOs to reimburse DME claims at state rates.
Designed for a variety of applications, the work environments meet critical clean requirements for pharmacies and labs.
ResMed’s global sleep survey shows that, across the world, stress is taking its toll on getting enough sleep, as is the post-Covid return to the workplace.
American Academy of Sleep Medicine applauded the Senate for passing a bill that would establish a national, fixed, year-round time, but recommended defaulting Standard Time over Daylight Savings Time.
Software company has added more than a dozen workflow enhancements to its Business Management Solution for Pharmacy designed for home infusion pharmacy organizations.
Previously paused due to Covid-19, the in-person mobility use event returned to the City of Angels with a packed exhibit hall.
- By David Kopf
- Mar 10, 2022
Ten Florida residents were indicted for various crimes involving fraudulent claims to Medicare for medically unnecessary durable medical equipment and genetic tests.
A diversified lineup of technology innovations and clinical evaluation services supporting both HME and complex rehab providers will debut at Medtrade West.
The position will work closely with the association’s senior payer relations team to support the development of state-level payer relations strategy, as well as advocacy efforts.