DALLAS, Texas—The first “annual” Medtrade took place in Dallas from March 28 to 30. Before the Dallas edition of the show, the largest home medical equipment trade show in the U.S. was held twice a year at “East” and “West” shows. However, in 2023, the conference officially merged, becoming one large central show that will be held once a year.
DALLAS—Securing better reimbursement rates and moving to new technologies like eprescribing are the top priorities for home medical equipment (HME)advocates in 2023, industry leaders said March 30 at Medtrade, the country’s largest HME conference and tradeshow.
DALLAS—A light mobility deice that works as both a wheelchair and rollator took the top award in a close vote at Medtrade's New Product Pavilion on March 30.
OLD FORGE, Pennsylvania—Golden Technologies announced it will showcase new products in both the power lift recliner and mobility divisions at Medtrade, the home medical equipment industry’s largest trade show, in Dallas, Texas, on March 29 and 30. The introduction of new technology and comfort features at the show will help retailers discover new ways to drive cash sales with profit-producing products.
DALLAS—One of the highlights each year at Medtrade is the New Product Pavilion, which HomeCare sponsors.
With the continuing education needed for assistive technology professionals (ATPs), Quantum Rehab Clinical Sales Manager Alex Chesney is preparing to teach a multi-part mobility-related course at this year's Medtrade in Dallas.
A group of AAHomecare member companies aim to support the association’s public policy work by joining the new Legacy corporate partner tier. Companies now supporting the association at the new level are making an annual dues commitment of $125,000; they include Apria & Byram, ResMed & Brightree and Medline.
DALLAS—Tickets are now available for Stand Up for Homecare, the networking event at Medtrade that raises funds for home medical equipment (HME) advocacy.
The reception will be held March 29 from 5:30-7 p.m. in the F Lobby of the Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center, where Medtrade will be held. Tickets are available here or as an add-on to Medtrade registration.
DALLAS—With the final Medtrade East wrapping up in October 2022, a new era for the nation’s largest home medical equipment (HME)-focused trade show is set to begin. The first newly unified show is scheduled for March 28-30 at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in downtown Dallas.
DALLAS (December 2, 2022)—The absolute lowest registration rates for Medtrade 2023 are scheduled to go into effect Monday, December 5. With SmartSaver rates, home medical equipment (HME) providers can pick up an Expo Pass for just $30 and a Conference Pass for only $125.
A Conference Pass includes access to the Expo Floor and the Consultant Cocktail Hour. SmartSaver rates will be in effect through December 16.
ATLANTA (October 27, 2022)—Jim Walsh, the chair of the board of VGM and a longtime advocate for the homecare industry, has been named the American Association for Homecare’s Van Miller Homecare Champion for 2022.
ATLANTA (October 27, 2022)—The home medical equipment (HME) industry faces a wide range of questions as 2022 winds down, experts said at the latest Medtrade East expo and conference this week—including whether providers will get any relief from rising prices, what the November election will bring and which COVID-19-related waivers will continue and for how long.
DALLAS (September 13, 2022)--Medtrade 2023 is looking for speakers to participate March 28-30 in Dallas and announcing a new format for educational programs covering a wide range of topics.
Elements of the new format:
ATLANTA (June 20, 2022)—After Emerald officials decided to consolidate the Medtrade East and Medtrade West shows into one annual event, the question became; when and where?
“The suspense is over, and the contract has been signed,” said York Schwab, show director. “Medtrade will head to Dallas and take place March 28-30, 2023.”
The specific location is the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in the Convention Center District in downtown Dallas.
PHOENIX, Arizona (April 7, 2022)--Rising costs of materials, shipping, labor and gasoline will continue to hurt home medical equipment (HME) providers, especially if Washington won’t raise reimbursement rates, advocates and experts said at Medtrade West this week.
ATLANTA (April 4, 2022)—Medtrade will consolidate into a single annual show beginning in 2023, ending a long-standing tradition of two events a year, officials announced Monday.
“We’re very, very excited. We think less is going to be more in ’23,” said Show Director York Schwab. “And we’re excited because we think some people who have been on the sidelines may come back with one event.”
PHOENIX, Arizona (July 14, 2021)—Home medical equipment providers may need to wait as long as a year before the situation is back to normal on Philips Respironics CPAP devices, which have been put on hold due to a nationwide recall, according to the American Association for Homecare.
ATLANTA (July 6, 2021)—SmartSaver rates are now in effect for Medtrade East, scheduled for Oct. 18-20, 2021 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. SmartSaver rates are the lowest possible rates for the nation’s largest HME-focused trade show.
ALPHARETTA, Ga. (June 1, 2021)—Griffin Randall recently joined the Emerald sales team as a business development representative for Medtrade. Randall will explore new business opportunities for Medtrade (booths and sponsorships) as well as service existing customers.
Randall comes from the fast and furious world of retail where he worked at Best Buy, starting in the home theater section and eventually extending his responsibilities to virtually everything under the Best Buy roof.
By York Schwab
ATLANTA (March 9, 2020)—When Medtrade Spring (now Medtrade West) started on March 2, 2020, we greeted friends and colleagues with handshakes and hugs. By March 3, I noticed a few people who were still shaking my hand, but they immediately disinfected with a lotion or some kind of wipe. I was taken aback, but as the day progressed I took no offense.
ATLANTA (November 17, 2020)—Medtrade Account Executive York Schwab will take on the role of show director for the nation’s largest home medical equipment-focused trade show, replacing Mark Lind. “Mark was a huge part of our team who taught me a lot,” Schwab says, “and he will certainly be missed.”
