Essentially Women

Essentially Women is a community for providers catering to mastectomy, compression, and women’s health. We foster lasting relationships that help our more than 500 members and vendor partners build alliances and strong business. And we provide the resources members need to lower costs, maximize revenue, operate more efficiently, and expand business operations.

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The value of belonging...

Essentially Women Helps Members Sustain a Competitive Advantage.

We provide the resources members need to lower costs, maximize revenue, operate more efficiently, and expand business operations.

We partner with leading manufacturers, industry experts, and healthcare professionals to promote successful business practices, enhance communication, offer networking opportunities and provide extensive educational resources.

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Member Benefits at a Glance

  • Group purchasing discounts & rewards
  • Online business-to-business marketplace
  • Access to interactive online discussion board
  • Legislative updates & industry advocacy
  • Access to Lily, EW's mother-baby program

Become A Member

As an EW-Vendor you receive:

  • Access to a network of more than 500 women’s healthcare providers
  • Marketing channels to increase sales
  • Education and advocacy regarding women’s healthcare
  • Brand recognition as a thought leader in women’s healthcare

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From Our Experts

Locking the Digital Door to Risk: Proactive IT and Website Security Strategies to Protect Your Business thumbnail Locking the Digital Door to Risk: Proactive IT and Website Security Strategies to Protect Your Business With the increasing number of cyber threats and data breaches, it's important to take the necessary steps to protect your business from these risks. The PHE Is Over: What's Next? thumbnail The PHE Is Over: What's Next? In today's episode of Industry Matters, Mandi Joyner, Senior Director of Marketing at VGM & Associates, talks with three of VGM's payer, billing, and reimbursement experts Ronda Buhrmester, Dan Fedor, and Craig Douglas about the end of the Public Health Emergency (PHE) and what that means for members. How to Navigate Supply Chain Issues thumbnail How to Navigate Supply Chain Issues The DMEPOS supply chain was significantly disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic, and the industry is gradually making its way back to a more typical state. Nevertheless, certain procedures that were developed out of necessity during the pandemic's onset and peak have evolved into effective best practices. One of the most crucial lessons learned is the importance of close collaboration between providers and their trusted vendors, manufacturers, or distributors to ensure success. The State of DMEPOS: Where Does Our Industry Stand Now, and Where Are We Heading? thumbnail The State of DMEPOS: Where Does Our Industry Stand Now, and Where Are We Heading? Jeremy Stolz, President, VGM & Associates and VGM Fulfillment, outlines several areas of the DMEPOS industry to consider as part of your business' action plan for 2023. VGM & Associates Releases Latest Playbook on Safeguarding Your Future in DMEPOS thumbnail VGM & Associates Releases Latest Playbook on Safeguarding Your Future in DMEPOS VGM & Associates has released the second playbook of 2023, “VGM Playbook: Safeguarding Your Future in DMEPOS.” Essentially Women Announces Website Redesign thumbnail Essentially Women Announces Website Redesign Essentially Women (EW), a division of VGM & Associates, is excited to unveil their newly redesigned website, essentiallywomen.com. Overcoming Staffing Changes One Piece at a Time thumbnail Overcoming Staffing Changes One Piece at a Time VGM member Jim Lehan, Business Operations Director, Lehan Drugs Inc., describes how his business improved their staffing challenges through hiring and retention, automation, and outsourcing. Iowa Medicaid Coverage of Custom Breast Prosthesis thumbnail Iowa Medicaid Coverage of Custom Breast Prosthesis On Thursday, March 30, Nikki Jensen and Tom Powers met with Iowa State Representative Timi Brown-Powers and officials from Iowa Health and Human Services (HHS) to discuss Iowa Medicaid's coverage of custom breast prosthesis for patients.