#VGMLove: Heartland Education Sessions and Prospectus Released for 2023

Published in Member Communities on February 14, 2023

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What better way to spend Valentine's Day than with some #VGMLove from Heartland Conference? VGM Heartland Conference has always delivered a one-of-a-kind learning experience with the best education in the industry. And we are so excited to share what’s in store for you at this year’s conference. 

Premier Education at Heartland Conference 2023 

Some highlights of the schedule include: 

Pre-conference Sessions   

Don't miss pre-conference sessions on: 

  1. Power Standing Training 2.0: Taking Standing to the Next Level  
  2. Augmenting Comprehensive Respiratory Care with HFCWO 
  3. A highly interactive HR session with VGM Human Capital leaders. 

Peer-to-Peer Learning  

Panel discussions offer a unique chance to learn from your peers and industry experts all at the same time. Some of the panel discussions planned include:  

  1. National Supply Chain Issues: The Vendor’s Perspective 
  2. ePrescribing for the DME Industry: The Time is Now 
  3. Lessons Learned: Gender Barriers in the Workplace 

Educational Tracks 

There is something for everyone at Heartland, with education sessions tailored for specific tracks, such as: 

  • Rehab 
  • Respiratory 
  • Billing and Reimbursement 
  • Regulatory and Audits 
  • Business Leadership 
  • People Strategy 
  • Sales And Marketing 
  • Retail 
  • Business Operations 
  • Specialty Markets 

View the Heartland 2023 Schedule

A Sneak Peek of Heartland 2023 

This conference has been organized specifically with the DMEPOS provider in mind, and we are excited to share what’s in store for this year’s exciting event: 

NEW THIS YEAR! 

  • We have exciting opportunities to help you get to know VGM’s hometown even better, including a Rendezvous in the ‘Loo, a Connections and Coasters, added Hansen’s Dairy tours, and a tour of the VGM farmhouse.  
  • Extended hours for the exhibit hall with VGM’s vendor partner industry-leading products, software solutions, and conference promotions. 
  • In-person sessions combined to offer nearly 60 options for registrants to earn up to 15.75 contact hours (CEUs). 
  • Networking opportunities with members, VGM thought leaders, industry presenters, and exhibitors.  
  • All-inclusive price means education, meals, and entertainment are taken care of in the registration cost. 

And that’s just the beginning. There’s something for everyone at Heartland! Review your copy of the e-prospectus to find out what we have in store for you. 

View the 2023 Heartland Conference Prospectus

Stay tuned for announcements about registration opening! Learn more at vgmheartland.com


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