Tag: Medtrade
In brief: Viemed investment, prior auth expansion, Belluscura update
January 20, 2023HME News Staff
LAFAYETTE, La. – Viemed Healthcare has made a strategic investment in ModoHealth, a value-based care and patient management platform connecting payers, patients and post-acute providers.
ModoHealth expects to use the proceeds of the investment to fund the expansion of its proprietary patient management network, which combines clinical tools, remote patient monitoring, data analysis and patient-centric engagement.
“We are incredibly excited to partner with the team at...
Show organizers see positive signs for Medtrade
January 16, 2023HME News Staff
DALLAS – Exhibitor signups for Medtrade, scheduled for March 28-30 in Dallas, are ahead of Medtrade East last year, show organizers say. “The current level of demand for booth space is something I have not experienced in my time with the show,” said York Schwab, show director. “Medtrade 2023 is already larger than Medtrade East 2022 in Atlanta, and we are still months away from the Dallas show.” Demand for exhibitor space actually exceeded what was available recently,...
Medtrade greenlights SmartSaver rates
December 5, 2022HME News Staff
DALLAS – SmartSaver rates for Medtrade, March 28-30 at the Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center in Dallas, are in effect Dec. 5 through Dec. 16. At these rates, HME providers can pick up an Expo Pass for $30 and a Conference Pass for $125. The Conference Pass includes access to the Expo and the Consultant Cocktail Hour. “Time is money, and we believe three days offer tremendous value for people who are looking to get out of the office, but not for too long,” said York Schwab,...
In brief: Philips pauses remediation, lymphedema bill passes, AAH comments on CGMs
November 22, 2022HME News Staff
AMSTERDAM – Philips has temporarily paused its remediation program for its Trilogy 100/200 ventilators while it investigates a limited number of complaints on remediated units.
“We anticipate a several week delay from our initial four- to six-week timeline in providing remediated devices back to our customers,” the company stated in a Nov. 7 update. “Remediating these devices in a timely manner is our top priority. In order to keep remediation progressing once our...
Medtrade refreshes logo
November 22, 2022HME News Staff
ATLANTA – Medtrade officials have debuted a new logo to set the tone for its first unified event next year. Medtrade will take place one time in 2023, on March 28-30 at the Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center in Dallas. “Our mission is to stage events that unite the HME industry, and having one annual event will bring together buyers, sellers, and educators under one roof for the ultimate product and information sourcing event,” said Sarah Varner, vice president of Marketing,...
In brief: Reimbursement relief, home infusion access, additional consolidation
November 4, 2022HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – VGM Government Relations is urging providers to reach out to Rep. Richard Neal, D-Mass., the chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, asking for the DMEPOS Relief Act of 2022 to be included in an end-of-year package.
Introduced in February, H.R. 6641 would extend a 90/10 blended reimbursement rate for the 13 product categories excluded from Round 2021 of competitive bidding through Dec. 31, 2023. The bill currently has 25 co-sponsors.
“HME suppliers...
In brief: Complex rehab momentum, telehealth risks, Medicare Advantage bill
September 16, 2022HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – A record 300-plus advocates participated in the NCART/NRRTS Virtual Congressional Fly-in on Sept. 14.
Those advocates, who included consumers, clinicians, providers, manufacturers, family members, caregivers and others, held meetings with 292 congressional offices throughout the day.
“In the weeks ahead, we will be carrying out the important task of following up with offices on the ‘congressional asks’ presented,” said Don Clayback in an...
Medtrade calls for speakers under new format
September 12, 2022HME News Staff
DALLAS – Show organizers, including the Educational Advisory Board, have put out a call for speakers for Medtrade, March 28-30 in Dallas. The educational program will feature a new format that includes content categories and topics pre-selected by the EAB; descriptions and overarching objectives to serve as a guide for presentations; learning objectives submitted by speakers; and presentations that adhere to the description and learning objectives. “Please understand that this is not...
AAH seeks next Homecare Champion
September 2, 2022HME News Staff
WASHINGTON - AAHomecare is currently seeking nominations for the 2022 Van Miller Homecare Champion. Nominees should have a longstanding record of service within the home care community; embody the spirit of caring and generosity, which are the hallmarks of this profession; and represent active membership and engagement in AAHomecare. Previous winners include Steve Ackerman, Karyn Estrella, Regina Gillispie and Gary Sheehan. The award will be presented at Medtrade East during the Stand Up for Homecare...
Speaker Q&A: Avoid marketing missteps, fines
August 26, 2022Tracy Orzel
ATLANTA - Because DME is one of the most regulated industries, health care marketers have more hoops to jump through—and avoid—than others, says Jacqueline Bain, co-founder of Silverman Bain, a health care and business law firm. HME News spoke to Bain, who is co-hosting the Medtrade session, “Implementing a legally proper marketing program,” about which laws you should be aware of and what could happen if you aren’t.
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