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
Latest Health Care Fraud “Takedown”
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
Competitive bidding's remote item deliver design could negatively impact hundreds of suppliers, particularly small businesses.
Competitive Bidding: How Worried Should You Be?
Legacy product categories are out of CB and that's good news, but those who sell CGMs and soft goods are in for a challenge.
Golden Technologies Debuts New Power Wheelchair
Medtrade exhibitor Golden Technologies recently launched the Cricket LT GP309 Carbon Power Wheelchair.
Pride Mobility Revamps Evolution Lift Chair Collection
First launched in 2024, the redesign launches on Monday, June 29, complete with a Petite Wide size added to the lineup.
CMS Releases Updated Fact Sheets for Competitive Bidding
Suppliers will have more time to prepare, but the new requirements suggest that preparation will take more effort than in prior rounds.
Big Picture—Growth, Medicare Advantage, Competitive Bidding
VGM's Alan Morris puts the DME growth number at 6.5% year-over-year...As for competitive bidding, it will be much different than previous rounds.
Big Picture—Growth, Medicare Advantage, Competitive Bidding
VGM's Alan Morris puts the DME growth number at 6.5% year-over-year...As for competitive bidding, it will be much different than previous rounds.
Third Party Administrators
The middleman business model inherently generates the potential for abuse.
AAHomecare Supports Medicare Advantage Legislation
AAHomecare has endorsed S. 4384 and H.R. 8375, the Medicare Advantage Improvement Act of 2026, bipartisan legislation that would deliver reforms to Medicare Advantage prior authorization, claims integrity, and transparency practices.
INDUSTRY NEWS
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