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In brief: Trump turnaround, Homecare Champion finalists, TrueAire recall 

February 7, 2025HME News Staff

WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump on Feb. 3 suspended his plans to implement 25% tariffs on products from Mexico and Canada, agreeing to a one-month pause in exchange for concessions on border security and crime enforcement.    The DME industry is closely monitoring the situation to see what, if any, exclusions might be included for medical equipment and products, according to a bulletin from VGM Government Relations.  An increase in tariffs, VGM says, could lead to several...

AAHomecare, Abbott, Diabetes, Glucotrack, Inogen, Medtrade, Mobility City, Rhythm Healthcare, Van Miller Homecare Champion, VGM


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Homecare Champion finalists announced

February 6, 2025HME News Staff

WASHINGTON - Four industry leaders are being recognized as finalists for AAHomecare’s 2025 Van G. Miller Homecare Champion Award in recognition of their exceptional industry contributions and advocacy efforts. They are Beth Bowen, executive director of ACMESA; Bill Fredericks, president & CEO of Allcare Medical Supply; Bill Guidetti, executive vice president, sales & operations for Apria; and Rose Schafhauser, executive director of MAMES. “We were privileged to have an extraordinary group...

AAHomecare, Beth Bowen, Bill Fredericks, Bill Guidetti, Home Medical Equipment (HME), Medtrade, Rose Schafhauser, Van Miller Homecare Champion


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Medtrade preview: Dive into e-commerce – compliantly

January 24, 2025Theresa Flaherty, Managing Editor

DALLAS – When it comes to launching an e-commerce site, Medtrade speaker Cassi Price sees a lot of hesitation from HME providers who don’t understand how they can do it compliantly.  Price, president of VGM Forbin, says she wants to pull back the curtain on best practices during her session, “Navigating Compliance in Ecommerce: A Roadmap for Online Retail Success in the Healthcare Industry,” which she will co-present with Kelly Grahovac of the van Halem Group.  HME...

Cassi Price, Compliance, e-commerce, Medtrade, VGM Forbin


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AAHomecare announces Homecare Champion nominees

January 23, 2025HME News Staff

WASHINGTON – AAHomecare has named 13 nominees for the 2025 Van G. Miller Homecare Champion Award.     The association says this year’s group of nominees reflects the deep commitment and unwavering dedication to improving the home care industry. From advocacy efforts to innovative patient care strategies, these individuals embody the spirit of service that is at the heart of home care. Each nominee has demonstrated a longstanding record of service and is a champion of the values...

AAHomecare, Home Medical Equipment (HME), Medtrade, Van Miller Homecare Champion


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Tech Talks offers solutions, enables adoption 

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Tech Talks offers solutions, enables adoption 

January 22, 2025Liz Beaulieu, Editor

DALLAS – Tech Talks at Medtrade next month will feature an expanded number of time slots, and, at press time, 12 of those were confirmed by the likes of Tennr, Parachute Health and Valere Health.  Tech Talks, an area carved out on the show floor for companies offering various tech solutions, debuted at Medtrade in 2024 and was a “great success,” says Chris Kinard, COO at Valere Health, its exclusive sponsor.  “It’s a trade show – the whole goal...

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Wes Hopper launches Why Success Happens

January 20, 2025HME News Staff

YARMOUTH, Maine – Wes Hopper, formerly of McKesson, has launched Why Success Happens, a new consulting firm focused on driving growth and innovation across industries. Hopper has more than three decades of expertise in health care logistics, sales development, technologies, consumer products, retail marketing and e-commerce. “The launch of Why Success Happens represents a culmination of my passion for driving results and mentoring organizations to achieve their fullest potential,”...

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Medtrade preview: New track addresses ‘biggest problem providers have right now’ 

January 15, 2025Liz Beaulieu, Editor

DALLAS – Medicare Advantage and Medicaid managed care will receive heightened attention at Medtrade this year in a new track of six sessions hosted by AAHomecare and led by members of its Payer Relations Council.  The association has tapped into the providers on the council, including Chair Cadie McGonagill of Lincare, to provide their on-the-ground experience.  “You’ll still hear from me, David (Chandler, vice president of payer relations) and other experts, but...

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Medtrade preview: Kerry Tyler wants every attendee to leave inspired 

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Medtrade preview: Kerry Tyler wants every attendee to leave inspired 

December 13, 2024Liz Beaulieu, Editor

DALLAS – For those who are ready to put the work in, Kerry Tyler says inspiration will be ready for the taking at Medtrade 2025, whether it’s through the new Managed Care Track in the conference program, the returning Tech Talks on the show floor or the Welcome to Dallas Reception and other networking events.  “‘Inspiration exists but it has to find you working’ is a Pablo Picasso quote that I like,” said Tyler, associate show director. “It implies...

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Tech Talks returns to Medtrade 

November 18, 2024HME News Staff

DALLAS – Medtrade has announced that Tech Talks will return to the expo floor at the Feb. 18-20 event at the Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center in Dallas. Tech Talks will feature 30-minute live interactive presentations to provide attendees with a comprehensive overview of various tech solutions. “These presentations are outside of the educational session tracks,” explains Chris Kinard, COO of Valere Health, the exclusive sponsor of Tech Talks. “We were once again...

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Medtrade offers Smart rates 

November 11, 2024HME News Staff

DALLAS – Medtrade’s SmartSaver registration rates are now in effect through Nov. 16. With these rates, an expo pass is $59 and a conference pass is $249. “A conference pass provides access to all educational sessions, the expo floor, and the Consultant Cocktail Hour,” says Kerry Tyler, associate show director, Medtrade. “At $249, it’s an excellent deal, but the time is highly limited. Whether you want the expo pass or the conference pass, now is the time to take...

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