In Las Vegas, it's all a roll of the dice but chances are the home care professionals rolling into Glitter Gulch March 21-23 for Medrade Spring will be

In Las Vegas, it's all a roll of the dice — but chances are the home care professionals rolling into Glitter Gulch March 21-23 for Medrade Spring will be seeking pragmatic solutions to today's industry challenges instead of gambling on the future. The annual trade show will feature 70 educational sessions to help providers keep up with the latest regulations, and 450 exhibitors so they can stay current on the latest product offerings and industry solutions. But when the show floor closes, all bets are off — after all, it's Vegas, baby!

Class Is In Session

Medtrade Spring will offer more than 70 educational seminars focusing on accreditation, business operations, home health/clinical, information technology, legislative and regulatory issues, mergers and acquisitions, oxygen and respiratory, rehabilitation and assistive technology, reimbursement, sales and marketing and sleep-disordered breathing. Here is a list of available sessions as of press time:

Tuesday, March 21

1 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.

Update on Mandatory Accreditation and Q&A With the Big Three

3 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Home Telehealth: This Is an Opportunity for DME Dealers!

New Wound Care Initiative: Support Surfaces

Accurate Measurements and Proper Fit of Mobility Assistive Equipment

Compliance & Health Literacy: Educating the Patient with Sleep Abnormalities

Incontinence: Expand your Knowledge & Your Profits!

Legal Insight — What to Do When the Government Comes Calling

Scoreboarding Productivity

The Other Side of the Table: Understanding the Buyer's Perspective

Common Practices by FI's in ICD-9 Downcoding

4:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.

High Flow Therapy for the Child at Home

How to Maximize Your DME Experience Through Inventory Management

I'm Getting Into Pediatrics…

Measure Your Marketing Efforts to Stop Wasting Marketing Dollars

My Competitor Called. They Want to Buy My Company

Start-Up Right

The New Medicare Claims Appeals Rules

Who Is Responsible for the Company's Success?

Wednesday, March 22

8 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Best Practices in HME: Operational, Financial And Sales

8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

California Compliance - What You Need to Know

Heavy Duty Stuff - Can I Get Paid?

Key Customer Complaints and the Plan for Avoiding Them

Pay for Performance

Rehab: The Past, Present & Future

Sleep Apnea: A Quality of Life Issue

Where Are We with Accreditation?

Appropriately Setting Pulse Dose Oxygen Conserving Devices

9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

Best Practices in Ambulatory Oxygen Delivery

Common Accreditation Requirements

Medicare Reimbursement Changes And Opportunities

9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

NSC on YOUR Doorsteps

Successful HME Marketing Strategies

The Value of a Sleep Apnea Compliance Program

What Hospices Need to Know!

YES, Your Balance Sheet Matters!

11 a.m. - Noon

Asthma and OSA

Closing the Deal: Legal Land Mines In Homecare/HME Acquisitions

Gatekeepers: Avoid Errors+Reduce Denials = Improved Cash Flow

HQAA Update

NCART- Medicaid Update

Payor and Patient Owed Receivables — The Neglected A/R

Performance Evaluations: How to Make Them Work for You!

Proven Strategies to Boost Recruitment and Retention

Hospitals - Ya Gotta Luv ‘Em! How To Get Your Fair Share of Referrals

1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

Meeting CMS Requirements Through ACHC

2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

The Value of Joint Commission Accreditation

Thursday, March 23

8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Do You Have a Performance Improvement Program to Meet Accreditation Standards?

Don't “Wimp” Out on Your Denials! A Hands-On Workshop

How to Thrive as a Small Business in 2006 — With or Without Selective Contracting

Intro to FDA, DOT, CGA, and NFPA Requirements for Transfilling High Pressure and Cryogenic Oxygen

Meet the DMERC

What You Should Know About Compression Stockings to be Successful

You Can Improve How You Position Elderly Clients for Function and Independent Manual Mobility

9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

Rid the R.A.D. Confusion

FDA Regulatory Update: Status of Proposed Regulations/Guidelines and Agency Actions

AAHomecare Financial Performance Survey: Results and Benchmarks

Being Prepared - Having Your Business Ready for Acquisition Opportunities

Competitive Bidding Strategies

Don't Gamble On Intake

Ensuring that Your Competency Program Meets Accreditation Standards

9:45 a.m. - 10:45 p.m.

Myths of Pressure Ulcer Etiology and Support Surfaces

10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

ABC Accreditation: The Solution for Medicare Providers of O&P and DME Services

11 a.m. - Noon

The DMEPOS Reenrollment Process

Amendments to the Respiratory Care Act: Prepare Your Business

Expanding Cash Sales

How to get Powered Mobility Paid For

Medicare Audits — Forewarned Is Forearmed

Spoil Your Employees or Your Competitor Will: How to Increase Employee Retention

Tackling It Head-On: Succeeding With Competitive Bidding

Timing IS Everything: How To Determine the Best Time To Sell Your Company and Maximize Value

12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

CHAP Accreditation for HME: A Practical “How To” Workshop

2 p.m. - 3 p.m.

DMEPOS Accreditation in Four Months

For info on last-minute additions and other special events, visit www.medtradespring.com or call 800/933-8735.

Schedule At-A-Glance

TUESDAY, MARCH 21

7:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

Registration

8 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

Continuum of Care Conference

8 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

The Brutal Facts — What's Real in Reimbursement for 2006

1 p.m.-5:15 p.m.

Educational Seminars

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22

7 a.m.-5 p.m.

Registration

8:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Educational Seminars

10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Exhibit Floor Open

5:30 p.m.-7 p.m.

Party by the Pool

THURSDAY, MARCH 23

7:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

Registration

8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

Educational Seminars

10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Exhibit Floor Open

For more information, visit www.medtradespring.com or call 800/933-8735.

Open 24 Hours

If you're ready to unwind after a day on the trade show floor, you'll never run out of options in Vegas. Dazzling casinos, swanky nightclubs, world-class restaurants and entertainment are right outside your door. Where else can you can visit both the Eiffel Tower and the Statue of Liberty in the same city? To help plan your stay, visit the Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority at www.lasvegas24hours.com or the Las Vegas Tourism Bureau at www.travelnevada.com.

Medtrade Exhibitors as of Jan. 17, 2006
Exhibitor Name Booth ID
ABCOP 866
ABC PLUS 1462
ABSORBENT PRODUCTS COMPANY INC 234
ACCESS POINT MEDICAL 1169
ACCREDITATION COMM FOR HEALTH CARE INC 451
ACU-SERVE CORP 2244
ADAPTIVE ENGINEERING LAB INC 1658
A&D MEDICAL — LIFESOURCE 1164
ADVANCED AEROMEDICAL 769
AEIOMED, INC 1767
AETREX WORLDWIDE / APEX FOOT HEALTH INDUSTRIES 1053
AFFINITY VENTURES INC 1662
AIRGAS PURITAN MEDICAL 1470
AIR LIFT OXYGEN CARRIERS AND NURSING BAG 517
AIRSEP CORPORATION 1719
AIRWAY 951
ALERT SENTRY LLC 1260
ALEX ORTHOPEDIC INC-MOUNTAIN PROPERTIES 859
ALLEGRO MEDICAL BILLING 644
ALLIED HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS INC 840
ALTERNATIVE BILLING SOLUTIONS 844
ALTERNATIVE MOBILITY LLC 1568
ALTIMATE MEDICAL INC 1126
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR HOMECARE 1549
AMERICAN BANTEX CORPORATION 841
AMERICAN DIAGNOSTIC CORP 1840
AMERICAN IMEX 527
AMERICAN KENDA RUBBER 1867
AMERICAN MEDICAL WHOLESALE 1632
AMERISOURCE BERGEN 2033
AMVEX CORPORATION 667
AMYSYSTEMS 1076
APEX- CAREX HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS 1318
APIS FOOTWEAR CO 2248
APPLIED HOME HEALTHCARE EQUIPMENT DIVISION 1269
ARCOA 410
ARION NORTH AMERICA INC 1469
ARMRX DIVISION OF ASPEN COMPANY 2217
A.R.T. GROUP 415
AUGUSTA MEDICAL SYSTEMS 2147; 1064
BAND IT RUBBER CO 2229
BATTLE CREEK EQUIPMENT CO 741
BAUERFEIND USA INC 1749
BEAUMONT PRODUCTS INC 1344
BELL-HORN 1948
BIOMEDICAL LIFE SYSTEMS 448
BLADEZ HEALTH PRODUCTS CORPORATION 852
BLUE CHIP MEDICAL PRODUCTS INC 1223
BOCA MEDICAL PRODUCTS INC 1072
BODYPOINT INC 947
BONAFIDE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS INC 1062
BRAFF GROUP 767
BREAS 1825
BREATHE CLEAN 324
BRIGHTREE 2150
BROOKWOOD COMPANIES, INC. 450
BROWN MEDICAL INDUSTRIES 455
BRUNO INDEPENDENT LIVING AIDS INC 1033
BSN JOBST INC 1235
BURKE INC 1028
CAIRE INC 1040
CAMPANIA GROUP, THE 1472
CAMPS 1253
CAPITAL MARKETING TECHNOLOGIES 452
CARDINAL HEALTH RESPIRATORY CARE PRODUCTS 1328
CARECENTRIC INC 1622
CARE GIVER SUPPORT PRODUCTS INC 352
CAREVACATIONS CRUISE SHIP ASSIST 971
CATALINA CYLINDERS 334
CCS MEDICAL 649
CEFNDY HEALTHCARE 243
CHAD THERAPEUTICS INC 1049
CHAP 424
CHATTANOOGA GROUP 615
CHUNC WHEELCHAIRS 1931
CIGNA GOVERNMENT SERVICES 534
CLARKE HEALTH CARE PRODUCTS 1628
COLUMBIA MEDICAL MFG 552
COMFORT COMPANY 607
COMFORTRAC INC 1166
COMPLETE MEDICAL SUPPIES INC 336
COMPLIANCE TEAM, THE 350
COMPUTER APPLICATIONS UNLIMITED 1659
COMPUTERS UNLIMITED 1059
CONVAID INC 923
CORTEX EDI, INC 2050
CRAMER DECKER MEDICAL INC 426
CRYOFAB INC 1265
C.T.M. HOMECARE PRODUCT INC 2121
CURTIS SOFTWARE INC 931
CUSTOMFAB INC 1773
DAIMLER CHRYSLER 111
DALTON MEDICAL CORP 321
DANA DOUGLAS INC 2141
DEDICATED DISTRIBUTION, INC 2127
DEFINITIVE HOMECARE SOLUTIONS/CPR+ 105
DERMARITE INDUSTRIES 1351
DEROYAL 1847
DETERMINED PRODUCTS 1070
DIABCO HIPAA BILLING SYSTEMS 2226
DIESTCO MFG CO 1768
DISCOUNT CARTS & RACKS 1247
DMETRAIN.COM 549
DREAMER DESIGN 1953
DREW SHOE CORP 532
DRIVE 721
DR ZEN PRODUCTS 255
DUKAL CORPORATION 962
DURALIFE INC 608
DYNAMIC CONTROLS NO AMERICA 241
DYNAMIC ENERGY SYSTEM INC 753
DYNAREX CORPORATION 927
EAGLE HEALTH SUPPLIES INC 459
ELTA SWISS AMERICAN PRODUCTS 233
EMERGENCY CALLER PRODUCTS 2063
EMSI 1828
ENCORE INC 509
ERX NETWORK 655
ESSENTIAL MEDICAL SUPPLY INC 1941
ETAC SVERIGE AB 535
EVERGREEN INTERNATIONAL GROUP 1368
EVERTHERE MOBILITY 1673
EVO MEDICAL SOLUTIONS 658
EZ-ACCESS HOMECARE PRODUCTS INC 1921
FABRICATION ENTERPRISES INC 1159
FALCON/LABAC 361
FASTRACK HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS 635
FIRST QUALITY PRODUCTS INC 621
FIRST WELLNESS 842
FISHER AND PAYKEL HEALTHCARE 1449
FLA ORTHOPEDICS INC 1250
FORCE SWITCH 2110
FORMOSA CULTURAL CORPORATION 1826
FRANK MOBILITY SYSTEMS INC 1044
FREEDOM DATA SERVICES 320
FREEDOM DESIGNS INC 1127
FREEDOM LIFT COPORATION 421
FREERIDER CORP 1935
FULL LIFE PRODUCTS 433
FUTURE MOBILITY HEALTHCARE INC 1911
GAYMAR INDUSTRIES/PLEXUS MEDICAL 2030
GE HEALTHCARE 335
GEL TEC PRODUCTS 612
GEMCO MEDICAL 1073
GENAIREX INC 2115
GENDRON INC 1928
GENUINE VIRGIN ALOE 2228
GLADSON DESIGN GROUP 2053
GLOBAL MEDICAL IMPORTS INC 1914
GLUCO PERFECT 754
GNB INDUSTRIAL 1463
GOLDEN TECHNOLOGIES INC 1041
GRAHAM-FIELD HEALTH PRODUCTS,INC 629
GRIFFIN MEDICAL PRODUCTS INC 863
GULF SOUTH MEDICAL SUPPLY 1562
GUNNELL INC 236
HANS RUDOLPH INC 2129
HARMAR MOBILITY 1530
HARRIS CALORIFIC INC 1915
HARTMANN-CONCO INC 1660
HARVY SURGICAL SUPPLY CORP 1151
HEALTHCAER QUALITY ASSN ACCREDITATION 225
HEALTHCARE DYNAMICS 351
HEALTHCOM SERVICES 545
HEALTHCRAFT PRODUCTS INC 408
HEALTHWARES MFG CORPORATION 1251
HEARTWAY MEDICAL PRODUCTS CO LTD (USA) 429
HERMELL PRODUCTS 1946
HME SERVICES 968
HOFFMANN LABORATORIES 1066
HOME CARE BY MOEN 2235
HOMECARE MAGAZINE 1241
HOME DIAGNOSTICS INC 2026
HOMED-MCNEIL & COMPANY 2047
HORCHER LIFTING SYSTEMS 1369
HOSPITAL SPECIALTY CO 513
HOVEROUND CORPORATION 1751
HUAYIN MEDICAL EQUIPMENTS CO LTD 1924
HUDSON MEDICAL 1163
HUMANICARE INTERNATIONAL INC 766
HUNTLEIGH HEALTHCARE 309
HY-MARK CYLINDERS 1675
INDEPENDENCE MEDICAL 2021
INDEPENDENT NEEDS CENTRE 2230
INFOSYS INC 1917
INNOMED TECHNOLOGIES 1441
INNOVATION IN MOTION 2214
INOGEN INC 758
INSTRIDE 1863
INTERACTIVE HEALTH LLC 1570
INTERSTATE BATTERIES 332
INVACARE 1019
INVENTORY SOLUTIONS 745
ITA-MED 437
JAC HEALTHCARE 1947
JAYSEC TECHNOLOGY LLC 562
JCAHO 848
JENSON MEDICAL INTERNATIONAL 747
JMB MARKETING 232
JUZO 2016
KCI 1653
KIMBERLY CLARK CORP 935
KUSCHALL 1226
LEISURE-LIFT 1022
LEMANS INDUSTRIES 961
LENJOY MEDICAL ENGINEERING INC 1815
LETCO MEDICAL 1245
LEVO USA 1811
LIKO INC 2241
LUXFER GAS CYLINDERS 1834
MABIS DURO-MED HEALTHCARE INC 1541
MADA MEDICAL PRODUCTS INC 1340
MADDAK INC 1664
MAGGIO ENTERPRISES LLC 344
MARK OF FITNESS 510
MASADA HEALTH & BEAUTY CORP 1965
MASIMO CORPORATION 2146
MASON MEDICAL PRODUCTS 941
MATRIX DISTRIBUTORS 770
MAXTEC INC 654
MCKELOR TECHNOLGIES 445
MCKESSON MEDICAL-SURGICAL 919
MED 2000 550
MEDCO EQUIPMENT INC 2145
MED-DYNE 1263
MEDELA MEDICAL SUCTION DIVISION 1365
MEDEL SPA 2014
MEDFORCE TECHNOLOGIES 1459
MEDICAL SERVICES COMPANY 2247
MEDI-DYNE HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS LTD 235
MEDI USA 1850
MED-LIFT & MOBILITY INC 1341
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES 851
MEDQUIP INC 1329
MEDSAGE TECHNOLOGIES 666
MEGA CARELINE INC 340
MELLEN AIR MFG. INC. 2161
MENTOR CORP 846
MERITS HEALTH PRODUCTS 1333
MES INC 1032
METTLER ELECTRONICS CORPORATION 511
MICRO-TECH ENTERPRISES 749
MIKI KOGYOSHO CO LTD 2221
MILLENNIAL MEDICAL 231
MILLWARD INSURANCE AGENCY 330
MK BATTERY 1326
MOBILITY PRODUCTS & DESIGN 771
MONAGHAN MEDICAL 363
MOTION CONCEPTS 1027
MOUNT WAY LIMITED 458
MRN MANAGER 1067
NELLCOR PURITAN BENNETT 1526
NEOMEDIC 567
NESTLE NUTRITION 348
NEWCO HOLDINGS LLC 221
NEW SOLUTIONS 420
NEXIDEA HEALTH PRODUCTS LIMITED 1961
NEXSTEP MOBILITY LLC 355
NIDEK MEDICAL PRODUCTS INC 1735
NOBLE HOUSE-THE COMP REMEDY 1065
NORINSE LABORATORIES LLC 1827
NOUVAG AG 2160
NOVA ORTHO-MED INC 2027
NOVARTIS MEDICAL NUTRITION 543
NU DIMENSION 237
OBUS FORME LTD 624
OCSI/NEUROFLEX 2231
OMRON HEALTHCARE INC 620
ORIENTAL INSPIRATION LIMITED 1824
ORTHOFEET INC 959
OSER COMMUNICATIONS GROUP INC. 872
OXYTEC MEDICAL CORPORATION 428
PACWARE 315
PAPERPAK 1458
PARAGON VENTURES LLC 1747
PARI RESPIRATORY EQUIPMENT INC 449
PARSONS ADL INC 1558
PATIENT CARE PHARMACY 1363
PDG PRODUCT DESIGN GROUP INC 1352
PDS WHOLESALE INC 1745
PEDORS SHOES 1334
PEPIN MFG INC 1030
PERMOBIL INC 707
PG DRIVES TECHNOLOGY INC 1841
PHARMACY SERVICES OF AMERICA/PHSA 1346
PHARMA SUPPLY INC 341
PHILLIPS ENVIRONMENTAL PRODUCTS 564
PHYSICIAN ENGINEERED PRODUCTS 541
PIKSTIK 359
POSEY CO 1872
POS-T-VAC MEDICAL 1950
POWERMATE/L P INTERNATIONAL INC 230
POWER SOURCE BATTERIES 454
PRAIRIE SEATING CORP 1861
PRAIRIE VIEW INDUSTRIES INC 1835
PRECISION MEDICAL INC 641
PREFERRED MEDICAL DEVICES INC 1322
PRENATAL CRADLE INC 349
PRESTIGE MEDICAL CORP 1669
PRIDE MOBILITY PRODUCTS CORP 1323
PRIMATECH MEDICAL SYSTEMS 1846
PRINCIPLE BUSINESS ENTERPRISES INC 1258
PRM INC 409
PRO2 SOLUTIONS INC 1830
PROBASICS BY PMI 521
PULMONETIC SYSTEMS 1361
PW MINOR & SON INC 966
PYRAMID INDUSTRIES 1373
QS/1 HEALTHCARE SOLUTIONS 1665
QUANTUM REHAB 1522
QUEST 2051
RANGER ALL SEASON CORP 1559
REHABCO LLC 2061
REMITDATA 327
RESMED 833
RESPCARE 1743
RESPIRATORY GROUP 1034
RESPIRONICS INC 1141
RESPONSIVE RESPIRATORY INC 1926
RESTORATIVE CARE OF AMERICA 1050
REVLIS MEDICAL EQUIPMENT INC 240
RF TECHNOLOGIES 353
ROBIN INDUSTRIES INC 453
ROHO GROUP 1647
ROLLERAID 2260
ROSCOE MEDICAL INC 1851
ROSE HEALTH CARE 865
ROSS PRODUCTS DIV ABBOTT LABRATORIES 1471
ROUNDABOUT MOBILITY MATE 2352
SALK INC 1052
SALTER LABS 1358
SAMMONS PRESTON ROLYAN 1227
SANYKEN CORP/SAMADHI CO LTD 354
SAUNDERS GROUP INC (THE) 1731
SAVE OUR SLEEP INC 1359
SCA PERSONAL CARE 1345
SCOTT SPECIALTIES/CMO 2117
SENTECH MEDICAL SYSTEMS 733
SEQUAL TECHNOLOGIES INC 2013
SHOE AND BOOT VALET 346
SHOPRIDER MOBILITY PRODUCTS INC 1641
SHOWER BUDDY USA 544
SIGVARIS INC 610
S I JACOBSON 628
SILVER STAR MOBILITY 1523
SKYLINK TECHNOLOGIES INC 2111
SLEEPNET 548
SMART CAREGIVER CORP 2227
SNUG SEAT 616
SOFT AID INC 1561
SOMNOTECH LLC 1729
SOUTHMEDIC 223
SPAN-AMERICA MEDICAL SYSTEMS 559
STANDERS 869
STAODYN 640
STAR CUSHION PRODUCTS INC 1350
STERLING STAR CORP 1048
ST MED INC 963
SUN CAPITAL HEALTHCARE INC 1473
SUNFLOWER MEDICAL LLC 1353
SUNNY DISTRIBUTOR INC 1960
SUNRISE MEDICAL 215
SUN WHITE INDUSTRIAL CO LTD 1733
SUPERIOR PRODUCTS 2316
SUPERQUAD 558
SUPRACOR, INC. 2240
SWEDE-O INC 1161
SWITCH IT 1865
SYMPHONY REHAB 626
TAG (THE AFTERMARKET GROUP) 1332
TAI TEAK 325
TEAM DME! INC 1058
TELEALARM LLC 1770
TEMPUR-PEDIC MEDICAL INC 2153
TFI MEDICAL LLC 1259
THAEMERT USA INC 345
THE IB NETWORK 444
THERABATH WR MEDICAL 1468
THERAFIN CORPORATION 1962
THERAFIRM 1813
TIARA MEDICAL SYSTEMS INC 1465
TILT-A-RACK MOBILITY 1776
TJ RAMPIT USA LLC 227
TRAC MEDICAL SOLUTIONS INC 1569
TRIAC MEDICAL 1565
TRUFORM OTC/PCP 953
TRULIFE 1219
TSI INCORPORATED 326
TYCO HEALTHCARE KENDALL 1741
UNIVERSAL POWER GROUP 1374
UNIVERSAL SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS INC 967
UPLIFT TECHNOLOGIES 2135
US DIAGNOSTICS INC 515
VAN G MILLER & ASSOCIATES 1133
VARILITE 1553
VENOSAN NORTH AMERICA 1952
VEXEL AUTOMOTION 561
VIASYS HEALTHCARE 2012
VIP INTERNATIONAL 555
VITAL WEAR INC 868
VMI 441
WESTERN MEDICA 1231
WESTMED INC 2149
WHEELCHAIRS OF KANSAS 1452
YKK (USA) INC 965
ZEWA INC 463
ZHONGSHAN HOPEFUL INTERNATIONAL CO 1916