Medtrade 2025 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
Study Quantifies Claim Denials
Unlike large hospital systems that can better absorb administrative overhead, independent providers operate on razor-thin margins.
Oct 17 Deadline for Industry Response on Section 232 National Security Investigation
Tell the Dept. of Commerce what additional tariff costs for DME and supplies, potentially implemented as early as 2026, will mean for your business and the patients you serve.
Subsidizing a Referral Source’s Expenses: Kickback Implications
The lesson for DME suppliers is that if they are going to provide services to a referral source, the referral source needs to pay FMV compensation to the suppliers.
Cardinal Health Expanding Pharma Distribution Network
The new flagship forward distribution center will be in Indianapolis, Ind., and is designed to modernize Cardinal's national network.
FreeStyle Comfort with autoSAT Now Available in the US
CAIRE’s award-winning FreeStyle Comfort portable oxygen concentrator with proprietary autoSAT technology is now available in the United States.
CathCare LLC Partners with Capstone Health Alliance
CathCare LLC’s partnership with Capstone Health Alliance will facilitate the distribution of CathCare’s product, the PortPouch.
Exceptions Under the Stark Law
There are many exceptions to Stark. If an arrangement meets an exception, Stark is not violated. The following are Stark exceptions applicable to DME suppliers.
Exceptions Under the Stark Law
There are many exceptions to Stark. If an arrangement meets an exception, Stark is not violated. The following are Stark exceptions applicable to DME suppliers.
AAHomecare: Dept. of Commerce Initiates Section 232 Investigation
This sweeping review covers a wide range of products, including wheelchairs, hospital beds, portable oxygen concentrators, blood glucose monitors, IV bags, and more.
Retail Sales – Antidote to Competitive Bidding?
With competitive bidding again lurking on the horizon, is it time to boost cash sales?
INDUSTRY NEWS

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