The 29th Annual Medtrade Conference and Expo was held in late October at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. Medtrade officials this week reported attendance of nearly 10,500 at this year’s show, a dip of almost 20 percent from last year. Officials said the attendance dip reflects the industry and economic conditions, and general trends from all trade shows.
Nonetheless, the “baby boomers” are not getting any younger. They, and their caregivers, will need your services to stay well and in the homes and communities they cherish. So, stay efficient and recognize this economic downturn for the inevitable opportunity it will be.
Bill Popomaronis, R.Ph., NCPA vice president, home health and long term care pharmacy services, provides his thoughts and explanations on the latest DME information from CMS.
