VGM Welcomes HME360 as a New Vendor Partner to Help HME Providers Optimize Inventory

Published in Member Communities on April 22, 2026

Managing inventory remains one of the most complex and costly challenges for home medical equipment (HME) providers. Suboptimal inventory management often creates operational “chaos”, with manual workflows, disconnected systems, and limited visibility contributing to inefficiencies that add up to an estimated $4 billion annual industry impact. 

To help providers address these challenges, VGM & Associates welcomed HME360® as a new vendor partner, expanding access to modern inventory optimization solutions designed specifically for the HME industry.  

Supporting Smarter Inventory Management: Quieting Inventory Chaos for HME Providers 

Built by HME providers for HME providers, HME360 is the only inventory optimization platform leveraging RFID technology to deliver real-time, trusted visibility across inventory locations, products, and statuses, enabling providers to know exactly what they have and where it is. By automating key inventory processes, the platform helps providers: 

• Improve accuracy 
• Reduce time spent on manual tasks 
• Better align inventory levels with actual demand 
• Free up cash tied up in excess or underutilized inventory 

Through this partnership, VGM members gain access to HME360’s inventory optimization solution, supporting more informed decision-making and stronger financial helping providers turn inventory into a strategic advantage. Instead of reacting to shortages, over-ordering, or reconciliation issues, providers can take a more proactive, data-driven approach to inventory management, freeing up cash and supporting sustainable growth. 

"Technology that simplifies and automates inventory management is essential for the modern HME provider,” said Nick Dideriksen, VP of Technology for VGM & Associates. “HME360 enables fast inventory tracking and consistent reporting that will help our members improve efficiency and avoid over-purchasing, ultimately reducing unnecessary costs while supporting better business decisions. This solution fills a key gap in our technology landscape within our GPO."   

Modernizing Inventory Operations Across Locations

Many HME organizations still manage inventory using spreadsheets, manual counts, or siloed systems - approaches that struggle to scale across multiple locations. These legacy methods frequently result in: 

• Misplaced equipment 
• Excess purchasing 
• Billing discrepancies 
• Wasted labor hours 
• Limited trust in inventory data across locations 

HME360 addresses these pain points by combining real-time inventory visibility with automated workflows, including counts, transfers, reordering, and reconciliation. With a centralized and accurate view of inventory, providers can: 

• Unlock revenue and cash flow trapped in existing inventory  
• Make better use of labor resources 
• Focus on growth rather than fixing problems 

“We’re excited to partner with VGM to bring inventory optimization to its members,” said Bryan Hines, President and Co-Founder of HME360. “Inventory is one of the largest expenses for HME providers, but it’s also one of the clearest opportunities to unlock growth and margin. When you bring real-time visibility and automation into the process, providers reduce waste, capture revenue that would have been lost, and free up cash to reinvest in the business. The margin is already there; it just needs to be realized.”   

Helping VGM Members Move Beyond Reactive Inventory Management 

By adding HME360 to its vendor partner portfolio, VGM continues to expand the solutions available to members focused on operational efficiency, profitability, and long-term scalability. This partnership reflects a broader industry shift: viewing inventory not just as an operational necessity, but as a controllable strategic asset that directly influences cash flow and overall performance. 

With better tools, clearer insights, and automated processes, HME providers can move beyond reactive inventory management and take greater control of one of the most impactful areas of their business, making inventory a strategic advantage. 

VGM members interested in learning more about HME360 and how inventory optimization can support their operational and financial goals are encouraged to check out the HME360 vendor partner page behind the members-only portal. 

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