Advocacy for CRT was strong at the annual conference.
EAST AMHERST, N.Y. (May 1, 2017)—Over 150 Complex Rehab Technology (CRT) stakeholders from across the country came together at the 2017 National CRT Leadership and Advocacy Conference April 26 and 27 in Arlington, Virginia. The theme of the conference was protecting access to CRT for people with disabilities who depend on it to manage their medical needs, minimize their health care costs and maximize their independence.
The Jewish Council for the Aging awarded the Kursban family with a humanitarian award.
SILVER SPRING, Md. (May 1, 2017)—The Jewish Council for the Aging (JCA) announced the Kursban Family as their 2017 Humanitarian Awardees for their collective and individual ongoing dedication to causes that better humanity and the world in which we live.
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. (May 1, 2017)—Cure Medical has launched a new website (curemedical.com) to spotlight their expanded portfolio of intermittent catheters and closed system catheters, as well as customized content for Cure Medical customers, medical professionals and home medical equipment providers.
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HME Audit Key data for first quarter 2017 will help with reform efforts.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 1, 2017)—Home medical equipment (HME) suppliers who use Brightree software now have access to a new tool that will make it easier to participate in industry efforts to collect data on Medicare audits. This tool pulls together much of the data sought for the quarterly HME Audit Key Survey, an initiative supporting industry efforts to advocate on Capitol Hill and at CMS for much-needed audit reform.
How orthotic devices can increase your bottom line and build your customer base
Based on a recent survey from the McArthur Foundation
Much needed relief follows years of AAHomecare regulatory council engagement on this issue.
—Via AAHomecare WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 27, 2017)—The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced significant changes to improve the processing and adjudication of recurring/serial claims for capped rental items and certain inexpensive and routinely-purchased items.
Organizers are looking forward to a rebound year for the HME industry's premier show.
ATLANTA (April 27, 2017)—Six months from the start of Medtrade, Kevin Gaffney, group show director, reports that booth sales are “on track” for the show, scheduled for Oct. 23–26, 2017, at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia.