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Joshua Skora

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Medtrade preview: Joshua Skora on implementing a payer playbook

March 15, 2024Tracy Orzel

DALLAS - When it comes to payer relations, success depends on the strength of your relationships, says speaker Joshua Skora.  Here’s what Skora, a health care regulatory attorney with K&L Gates who will be speaking on a panel at Medtrade titled “Building Relationships with Payers,” had to say about how both parties can benefit from successful relationships.  HME News: What are the priorities of commercial payers?  Joshua Skora: Commercial payers are concerned...

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Avery Mullins

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Medtrade preview: Avery Mullins on marketing with intent

March 15, 2024Tracy Orzel

DALLAS - Marketing without a clear goal isn’t only ineffective, it’s a misuse of your time, says speaker Avery Mullins.  Here’s what Mullins, co-owner of Well+Defined, a digital marketing agency based in Fort Worth, Texas, who will be co-hosting the session, “Marketing Leadership Must Dos in 2024,” had to say about the marketing strategies that can help grow your business.  HME News: What are the latest trends in digital marketing?  Avery Mullins:...

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USMCA, Medtrade partner on compression session 

March 4, 2024HME News Staff

DALLAS – The United States Medical Compression Alliance (USMCA) is working with Medtrade to offer additional information about the Lymphedema Treatment Act and what it means for the HME industry. The USMCA, which represents the five major manufacturers in the compression market (medi USA, Essity, Juzo, Lohmann & Rauscher and Sigvaris), will host a session at the show to provide the history and ongoing efforts to gain Medicare coverage for compression therapy garments, to detail the billing...

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Tod Usher

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Tactical Call Center offers HME touch

February 23, 2024Liz Beaulieu, Editor

MINDEN, Nev. – Tactical Call Center will launch at Medtrade in March to offer HME providers a new option for after-hours communication that’s specific to their industry.  Currently, providers have little choice but to use local answering services, often the same ones that their referring physicians use, says Todd Usher, president and CEO.  “They manage all the calls, and it’s no frills and it’s their way or the highway,” he said. “We haven’t...

Medtrade, Staffing Solutions, Tactical Back Office, Tactical Call Center


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John Quinlan

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Medtrade Preview: State Straight Talks bring issues to forefront

February 23, 2024Tracy Orzel

DALLAS - Medtrade attendees who want to be part of the solution for the issues in their states need look no further than the State Straight Talks hosted by AAHomecare and regional/state association leaders.  During last year’s State Straight Talks, for example, multiple providers expressed having issues with reimbursement for enteral formula due to formula shortages. Leaders at the Northeast Medical Equipment Providers Association (NEMEP) were able to point out that they were already...

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Medtrade’s York Schwab steps away 

February 12, 2024HME News Staff

ATLANTA – York Schwab is stepping away from his role as show director of Medtrade this year. Schwab, who began working with Medtrade in 2017 and became show director in 2021, will remain with Emerald, the show’s parent company, but will be working on different events. “I’m proud of the work we achieved as a team at Medtrade over the years,” Schwab said. “With the pandemic, and before, to now – Medtrade is in a stronger position. We were able to deliver on...

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Medtrade launches Technology Stage

January 31, 2024HME News Staff

DALLAS – Medtrade is introducing a new Technology Stage on the expo floor, which will feature 30-minute interactive presentations to provide attendees with a comprehensive overview of various tech solutions from exhibitors.   “These presentations are outside of the educational session tracks,” said Chris Kinard, chief operations officer, Valere Health, who worked with the show’s Associate Director Kerry Tyler on the concept. “They were able to carve out...

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Medtrade draws first-time exhibitor 

January 30, 2024HME News Staff

LAS VEGAS – Vanna Medical Vans of West Fargo, N.D., has signed up as a first-time exhibitor for  Medtrade, March 26-28 at the Kay Bailey Hutchinson Center in Dallas. The company, which got its start manufacturing camper vans, will have a booth large enough to showcase its mobile medical unit van and will have Ben Gleason, co-founder and CEO, on hand to discuss opportunities with HME providers. “We were approached by medical clinics wanting medical vans, so we built a medical van...

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AAHomecare seeks next Homecare Champion

January 25, 2024HME News Staff

WASHINGTON – AAHomecare seeks nominations for the 2024 Van Miller Homecare Champion, who will be honored at the Stand Up for Homecare reception at Medtrade on March 27 in Dallas. Nominees must have a longstanding record of service within the home care community; embody the spirit of caring and generosity, which are the hallmarks of the profession; and have active membership and engagement in AAHomecare. The Homecare Champion award was renamed in 2016 in honor of Van Miller, founder of the VGM...

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SmartSaver rates take effect for Medtrade

January 3, 2024HME News Staff

DALLAS – SmartSaver registration rates for Medtrade 2024 are now in effect though Jan. 22. With SmartSaver Rates, an Expo Pass is $30 and a Conference Pass is $125. “A conference pass provides access to all educational sessions, the Expo floor, and the Consultant Cocktail Hour,” said Kerry Tyler, associate show director, Medtrade. “At $125, it’s an incredible deal. Whether you want the Expo Pass or the Conference Pass, now is the time to take advantage.” Medtrade...

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