Medtrade 2026 recap

About Medtrade

Since 1979, Medtrade has been the premier trade show and conference for the home medical equipment industry in the United States. Originally known as the National Home Healthcare Exhibition, it serves as a vital connection point for the entire DMEPOS community. Medtrade features a large expo floor filled with the leading home medical equipment manufacturers, DMEPOS technology, and personal health products. Thousands of DMEPOS providers come to Medtrade to find everything from the basics to the latest innovations in mobility, respiratory, sleep, rehab, and aids to daily living.

Hundreds of DMEPOS manufacturers and thousands of DMEPOS providers join us each year for the largest annual sourcing opportunity for home medical equipment, and find the DMEPOS products to satisfy today’s growing demand in an ever-changing environment. Learn tips from exhibitors on how to most successfully sell their products.

Why Attend?

Only at Medtrade will you experience this many products and vendors, educational sessions, and networking opportunities under one roof. Learn more >>

Why Exhibit?

If you’re looking to get in front of buyers and decision-makers, look no further. Learn why exhibiting at Medtrade gives your products the most exposure. Learn more >>

Special Events

Medtrade offers several opportunities to network with your peers, experts and associations. Don’t miss the Welcome to Dallas Reception, Stand up for Homecare, or Consultant Cocktail Hour! Learn more >>

LATEST NEWS

Daylight Savings and “Biological Misalignment”

July 16, 2026

The AASM stated that permanent daylight saving time would cause misalignment with human circadian rhythms.

Proposed Rule Impacts Providers

July 16, 2026

CMS has published the CY 2027 Home Health and DMEPOS Proposed Rule that expands provider enrollment policies.

Medtrade Exhibitor Resmed Agrees to Sell MatrixCare

July 16, 2026

The transaction excludes Resmed’s other software businesses such as Brightree in the United States.

OIG Advisory Opinion: Online Referral Management

July 15, 2026

If DME providers have entered into an arrangement similar to the one described in the advisory opinion, they should have their health care attorney examine the arrangement.

National Provider Enrollment: Importance of State Licensure

July 13, 2026

There is a term I like to use called "healthy paranoia.” DME suppliers need to be obsessed with not getting into trouble with National Provider Enrollment.

AAHomecare President’s Message

July 13, 2026

Legislation that could have a profound impact on the HME industry is moving in Congress. We need full HME support.

DME Secrets of Success and Hope for the Future

July 13, 2026

The youngest baby boomers are turning 65 and becoming Medicare-eligible. “There is plenty of upside, potential, and room to make your business dreams come true...”

DME Secrets of Success and Hope for the Future

July 13, 2026

The youngest baby boomers are turning 65 and becoming Medicare-eligible. “There is plenty of upside, potential, and room to make your business dreams come true...”

Latest Health Care Fraud “Takedown”

July 6, 2026

Today’s DME supplier needs to be obsessed with legal compliance. It suppliers are not legally compliant, they will likely be “outed.”

Small Businesses Express Concern for Bidding Program

July 6, 2026

Competitive bidding's remote item deliver design could negatively impact hundreds of suppliers, particularly small businesses.

INDUSTRY NEWS

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