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VGM Playbook: Forecasting 2026 — What Members Need to Know About the Year Ahead

Published in Member Communities on February 03, 2026

VGM Playbook: Forecasting 2026 | Key Trends Shaping DMEPOS

With the healthcare industry changing quickly, it is more crucial than ever to keep up with the latest developments and trends. To help members confidently prepare for the coming year, VGM & Associates has released “VGM Playbook: Forecasting 2026,” a comprehensive, members-only resource designed to illuminate the opportunities, challenges, and innovations shaping the future of the DMEPOS industry. 

Grounded in insights from community leaders, subject-matter experts, and industry strategists across VGM, this playbook offers a forward-looking view of the trends influencing patient care, operations, reimbursement, and the overall continuum of healthcare. 

What’s Inside the 2026 Playbook 

The playbook provides forward-looking guidance across major segments of the healthcare continuum, including: 

  • HME, Respiratory, CRT, Home Access, and O&P: Learn about emerging trends, shifting patient needs, and opportunities for business growth in each of these specific sectors that make up the DMEPOS industry. 
  • Reimbursement & Regulatory Updates: Find clarity on payer behavior, competitive bidding expectations, and regulatory changes that could impact operations in 2026. 
  • Marketplace Trends, Technology, and the Future of Patient Engagement: Leveraging AI and emerging technologies to enhance care delivery, strengthening cybersecurity as digital ecosystems expand, understanding market disruptions and new opportunities, and evolving the standard of care. 

“Our goal with this playbook is simple: to equip VGM members with the foresight, tools, and leadership perspective needed to think clearly, lead intentionally, and act decisively in 2026,” states Lindy Tentinger, President, VGM & Associates. “This highly anticipated resource offers a forward-looking view of the forces shaping the home-based care industry, with practical insights across every major segment we serve.”  

Download the Playbook 

Members can access the full Forecasting 2026 playbook at vgm.com/playbook or through the members-only portal under the Playbook tab. 

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