Brownmed Ranked as one of the Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America by Inc. Magazine

(August 20, 2014)—Inc. magazine recently ranked Brownmed No. 4,930 on their annual Inc. 500|5000 list, an exclusive ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. The list represents the most comprehensive look at an integral segment of the economy—America’s independent entrepreneurs. Brownmed joins Intuit, Zappos, Under Armour, Yelp and Patagonia, among other prominent brands featured on this year’s list.

Medicare Admits Problems with Equipment Repairs

WASHINGTON—The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is changing the way it deals with medical equipment repairs. In response to complaints from patients across the nation, CMS has admitted that patients are having trouble getting equipment repaired and has released new guidance on supplier documentation for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics and supplies (DMEPOS) repair claims.

3B Medical Announces FDA Approval of New Auto Bi-level (BPAP) Device
LAKE WALES, Fla. (August 26, 2014)—3B Medical, Inc. announced FDA 510(k) clearance of the BPAP 25A. The BPAP 25A is full-featured Auto Bi-level device, offering features that help patients achieve better compliance and the provider improve its bottom line. The BPAP 25A will come standard with advanced features like RESlex Exhalation Relief, a full range of pressure support, advanced clinical settings, and will integrate with 3B's management system, iCodeConnect.
The MED Group Announces Legislative Fly-in September 9-10, 2014 in Washington, D.C.

LUBBOCK, Texas (August 18, 2014)—The MED Group, a Managed Health Care Associates, Inc. (MHA) company, announced today that, in conjunction with AAHomecare, MED will host a legislative fly-in at the W Hotel in Washington, D.C. on September 10, 2014. The focus of the fly-in will be to promote the support for H.R. 4920, the Medicare DMEPOS Competitive Bidding Improvement Act of 2014, and H.R.