Medtrade 2018

ATLANTA (October 18, 2018)—Medtrade organizers tallied attendee votes for the New Product Pavilion Providers’ Choice Awards, sponsored by HomeCare Magazine, on the final day of Medtrade.

ATLANTA (October 15, 2018)—The winners of the Innovative HME Retail Product Awards, sponsored by HomeCare magazine, displayed their wares and made their case during Day One of Medtrade at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia.

ORANGEBURG, N.Y. (October 3, 2018)—Dynarex, a medical products brand and provider of disposable medical supplies, announced the launch of a durable medical products (DME) line to round out their current product portfolio.

ATLANTA (October 2, 2018)—Medtrade advance registration rates, which offer savings over day-before and day-of-show rates, are still in effect. The last day to take advantage is Sunday, October 7. The nation’s premiere HME trade show is scheduled for October 15–17, 2018, at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta.

ATLANTA (October 2, 2018)—Friends of Disabled Adults and Children (FODAC) will return to Medtrade, scheduled for October 15–17, 2018, at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. The Georgia-based organization has recently focused on distributing needed medical equipment to those affected by Hurricane Florence in the Carolinas.

ATLANTA (September 18, 2018)—Medtrade attendees looking for help to compete with Amazon and other online retailers have a new place to go—The eRetail Experience by Health Mobius. There will be two one-hour sessions Tuesday, October 16 (11 a.m.-noon and 4 p.m.-5 p.m.) and Wednesday, October 17 (10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m.). All four sessions are free, identical and attendees may select one session. 

ATLANTA (September 6, 2018)—On January 1, 2019, any willing provider will be able to participate in the Medicare program, regardless of prior bidding “wins” or losses. What should providers do? Educational advisory board (EAB) members at Medtrade will outline all of the options, possible action, and consequences in a new educational track dubbed “The New Competitive Bidding.”

ATLANTA (August 15, 2018)—The Brightree Summit will be held once again in conjunction with Medtrade. The summit, Brightree’s one-day user conference will be held October 15 at the Omni Atlanta Hotel and will showcase many of the products and services Brightree offers the HME industry. 

WASHINGTON, D.C. and ATLANTA (August 9, 2018)—Nominate a colleague to be honored as the 2018 Van Miller Homecare Champion at the Stand Up for Homecare reception at Medtrade in Atlanta. The award recognizes an AAHomecare member who has made an exceptional contribution to the homecare sector throughout their career in one or more of the following ways: 

ATLANTA (August 3, 2018)—Early rates are currently in effect until Saturday, August 25 for the annual Medtrade conference. These rates offer attendees a $100 savings on a Conference Pass and $50 on an Expo pass. Medtrade is scheduled for October 15–17, 2018, at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta.

Under Early rates:

WATERLOO, Iowa (August 1, 2018)—Leitten Consulting released its latest findings addressing the cost shifts that occur when Medicare delays or fails to provide needed durable medical equipment and supplies to beneficiaries. 

ATLANTA (July 31, 2018)—The Innovative HME Retail Product Awards, sponsored by HomeCare Magazine, are back. The purpose of the competition is to recognize products that contribute to providers’ bottom lines though cash sales.

ATLANTA (July 26, 2018)—Providers looking to dip toes into retail waters, or jump in with both feet, will have plenty of opportunities at Medtrade, scheduled for October 15–17, 2018, at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. Rob Baumhover, director of retail for VGM Group, will be a familiar face during many of the retail-focused events, including a new breakfast session called Rise & Retail, scheduled for Wednesday, October 17, from 7:30 a.m.–9 a.m.

ATLANTA (June 7, 2018)—SmartSaver Rates (formerly Early Bird rates) go into effect on Monday, June 11, 2018. These rates offer attendees the lowest possible prices to attend Medtrade, scheduled for Oct 15–17, 2018, at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta.

SmartSaver Rates last 18 days, officially ending on Friday, June 29.

Under SmartSaver rates:

ATLANTA (January 18, 2018)—Medtrade organizers are looking for experts with a willingness to share their successes and struggles. Consultants and providers with the kind of experience that can help others are invited to apply to speak at Medtrade 2018, scheduled for Oct 15–17, 2018, at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta.