Tag: Leaderships

LAS VEGAS - Although considerable challenges exist within the HME industry, astute companies can still find prosperity in the market, provider Steve Burman says.Burman, CEO of Aston, Pa.-based Burman's Medical Supplies, will sit on a panel at Medtrade Spring to discuss “Success Stories in HME: How Providers Have Grown in the Face of a Declining Industry.” Through “persistence, integrity, productive paranoia, hyper-focusing and outstanding service,” he has managed to keep his...

WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama on Thursday nominated Andrew Slavitt as CMS administrator, according to news reports.Slavitt has been acting administrator for CMS since Marilyn Tavenner stepped down in February.“Since taking the role in February, Slavitt's focus as acting administrator is on strengthening CMS's role in helping the healthcare delivery system meet the evolving needs of consumer by transforming the way care is paid for providing the tools to make the system thrive and by fostering...