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Legislative, Regulatory Info to Highlight This Year's Show Between the make or break pressures of competitive bidding, the frantic race for accreditation

Legislative, Regulatory Info to Highlight This Year's Show

Between the “make or break” pressures of competitive bidding, the frantic race for accreditation and the seemingly unending lists of supplier rules and revisions, it's little wonder that HMEs throughout the U.S. are shaking their heads in frustration.

But there is help.

Medtrade, the HME industry's largest conference and trade show, will make its return in a few weeks — and it's bringing with it a host of industry experts to answer your toughest questions.

“Over the past several years, the educational programs at Medtrade have become increasingly important to the attendees. With the regulatory changes that seem to be hitting the HME industry on an almost-daily basis, education is becoming a lifeline for successful HME companies,” says Jeffrey S. Baird, attorney with Amarillo, Texas-based Brown & Fortunato and member of the Medtrade Education Planning Committee.

Some Medtrade Spring educational sessions that will address the impact of competitive bidding include:

  • “Competitive Bidding: What Went Wrong in Round One and How HME Providers Can Better Prepare for Round Two” by Mark J. Higley, VGM Group

  • AAHomecare's “Washington Update” by Tyler Wilson and Walt Gorski

  • “The Current Status of Legislative Activity” by John Gallagher, VGM Group

  • “Accreditation Update: The Latest from CMS” by Mary Ellen Conway, Capital Healthcare Group

  • “What if I Don't Win the Bid … How Do I Keep My Business Going?” by Claudia Amortegui, The Orion Group

  • “Joint Ventures and Competitive Bidding Networks for HMEs” by Amy Leoopard, Walter & Haverfield

Medtrade Spring will take place May 6-8 in Long Beach, Calif. For more information about the event, visit www.medtrade.com or call 800/933-8735.

Schedule At-A-Glance

Tuesday, May 6

7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Registration

8:00 am - 12:15 pm
Continuum of Care Conference

8:00 am - 12:00
Reimbursement Conference

1:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Medtrade Spring Educational Sessions

5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Stand Up For Homecare Reception

Wednesday, May 7

7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Registration

7:30 am - 8:15 am
AAHomecare's Washington Update

8:30 am- 12:00 pm
Medtrade Spring Educational Sessions

10:00 am- 5:00 pm
Exhibit Hall Hours

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