VGM & Associates Releases Latest Playbook on Safeguarding Your Future in DMEPOS

Published in Women's Health on April 18, 2023

PlaybookVGM & Associates has released the second playbook of 2023, “VGM Playbook: Safeguarding Your Future in DMEPOS.”

This publication contains insight from VGM thought leaders and partners on assessing risk and protecting DMEPOS business. Areas of focus include financial stability, reputation management, and business continuity. 

“Building and maintaining a successful DMEPOS business involves ensuring that your business is secure from any potential threats, whether it be through securing payer contracts and maximizing cash sales, implementing cybersecurity best practices, or maintaining workplace cultures and protecting against business exposures,” says Krista McNurlen, SVP, Marketing, VGM & Associates. “The need to assess and protect our business is strong, and we hope this playbook offers resources to safeguard your future, assess the current terrain, and avoid pitfalls.”

Members can download their copy at vgm.com/playbook or by logging in to the VGM members-only portal and downloading it from the Playbook tab. 


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