Tag: 2015
Medtrade preview: Embrace robust online and social media presence
October 23, 2015John Andrews
ATLANTA - As the HME industry shifts from being primarily government contractors to private sector business establishments, HME companies need to use every tool necessary to reach consumers.
Presenters at Medtrade 2015 understand the need for HME providers to get linked into consumers and are offering sessions to help the industry become more tech savvy. Among the programs this week are “Why Your HME Website Delivers No Orders,” “Is Your Dealership ROBO and Mobile Ready?”...
Medtrade short takes
October 21, 2015HME News Staff
Caire will launch its FreshAire customer portal at Medtrade next week. Attendees will be able sign up early at booth 1419. The portal offers a clinical and patient knowledge center; exclusive monthly discounts; and a frequent buyer program�Breathe will launch its latest app at the show. The app, available for iPhone and Android, allows users to capture electronic physician signatures directly on their mobile devices. Breathe is at booth 1600�NOVO Home will debut the Serta Perfect Lift Chair Collection...
New audience, new ideas
September 25, 2015John Andrews
If there's one trend that is influencing the Medtrade Education Advisory Board's programming decisions it is this: Many, if not most, show attendees have been coming to Medtrade for five years or less.
It's a compelling development unlike anything the show has seen before and it gives the EAB panel an opportunity to try out new ideas, says leader Jeff Baird.
“It tells us that many attendees are relatively new to the industry, unencumbered by knowing how it 'used to be'...
Inaugural access event promotes home mods
July 27, 2015Tracy Orzel
WATERLOO, Iowa - The first Access Day USA kicked off June 17 at The VGM Group's Heartland Conference.
Developed by Evergreen Life Access, a nonprofit, the nationwide campaign aims to help providers of home modifications promote their services by providing modifications at no cost for people in need.
“Not only is it an opportunity for an HME provider to create awareness in their community and do a good deed, but it's also a great way to spread brand awareness about their own business,”...
Short takes: VMI, Golden Technologies, Medtrade
July 9, 2015HME News Staff
VMI honored long-time employee Tiger Desmarais with a Lifetime Achievement award for 20 years of service. Along with a key to the company, Tiger received a new silver 2015 Toyota Sienna�Timothy Robinson has been hired as the new director of digital media at Golden Technologies. Robinson is tasked with producing product sales and training videos, dealer TV commercials and technical repair videos�This year's Medtrade will mark Shelly Prial's last appearance at the conference. The 88-year-old...
Heartland draws crowd
June 19, 2015HME News Staff
WATERLOO, Iowa - The VGM Group's Heartland Conference posted impressive numbers this year.
The annual event saw a 15% increase in attendance and 13 new vendors, according to group officials.
“This year's Heartland Conference was a success,” said Christa Miehe, vice president of strategic projects. “We are pleased that so many members made the trip to Waterloo.”
In all, there were 530 attendees and more than 70 vendors, according to VGM.
The four-day event...
Spring show generates 'positive vibe'
April 3, 2015Theresa Flaherty, Managing Editor
LAS VEGAS - Attendance was up and the energy was high at last week's Medtrade Spring, say show organizers.
“We noticed more of a positive vibe,” said Show Director Kevin Gaffney. “The feedback from exhibitors and attendees on the conference changes and the expo floor, as a whole, was very positive.”
The show, held March 30-April 1 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center, attracted nearly 300 exhibitors, including 45 first-timers (See related story on Melio).
Although...
Medtrade Spring focuses on 'intensive' schedule, with longer sessions, more panels
March 20, 2015John Andrews
LAS VEGAS - To immerse Medtrade Spring attendees in learning, the Educational Advisory Board has switched up the seminar schedule to stack sessions on Monday, March 30, to lengthen and broaden programs to increase participation.
“Many attendees will come to the show on Sunday evening or Monday morning, so we believe that having Monday as an intense day of education programs will be a good use of their time,” said EAB member Jeff Baird.
The busy day of learning at the Mandalay...
Medtrade's 6-4-18 series returns
March 5, 2015HME News Staff
LAS VEGAS - The “6 Building Blocks 4 Success in the Next 18 Months” (6-4-18) series returns to Medtrade Spring, March 30-April 1 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. “These hand-selected sessions in the 6-4-18 series are filled with information that you can learn from immediately, as well as implement into your short- and long-term business strategies,” stated Show Director Kevin Gaffney in a press release. The six sessions are free with a conference pass or...
Jump into Medtrade Spring
February 20, 2015John Andrews
LAS VEGAS - Medtrade Spring attendees should expect a banquet of new products, seminars and activities when the show convenes March 30 through April 1 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, organizers say. To whet the industry's appetite, there will be several networking events featuring food and drink, including a Breakfast Club, Power Lunch and Audit Happy Hour.
Pivoting off the theme “A to Z of HME,” Medtrade Spring promises full immersion for attendees seeking...