#VGMLove: Heartland Education Sessions and Prospectus Released for 2023

Published in Member Communities on February 14, 2023

Heartland

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


TAGS

  1. heartland

From Our Experts

A Letter from the SVP: December 2024 thumbnail A Letter from the SVP: December 2024 Read from Craig Douglas, Senior Vice President of HME, Respiratory, and Wellness at VGM & Associates, as he introduces himself and shares where the industry is headed in 2025. MyHealth at Home: Enhancing Patient Care Beyond Hospital Walls thumbnail MyHealth at Home: Enhancing Patient Care Beyond Hospital Walls VGM member MyHealth at Home has made waves for the past two years, ensuring that patients continue receiving the care they need even after leaving the hospital. Financial Business Health Check – Is There Any Money Being Left on the Table? thumbnail Financial Business Health Check – Is There Any Money Being Left on the Table? Money is being left on the table with missed revenue opportunities, inefficient intake and billing practices, and uncollected patient payments. Boone Lockard, VP of Clinical Services for VGM & Associates, Nominated as 2024 HomeCare Hero Finalist thumbnail Boone Lockard, VP of Clinical Services for VGM & Associates, Nominated as 2024 HomeCare Hero Finalist Boone Lockard was included in the HomeCare Magazine list of finalists for the 2024 HomeCare Heroes. Boone Lockard, VP of Clinical Services for VGM & Associates, Nominated as 2024 HomeCare Hero Finalist thumbnail Boone Lockard, VP of Clinical Services for VGM & Associates, Nominated as 2024 HomeCare Hero Finalist Boone Lockard was included in the HomeCare Magazine list of finalists for the 2024 HomeCare Heroes. Engaging Referral Sources: Key to Effective Wound Care for HME Providers thumbnail Engaging Referral Sources: Key to Effective Wound Care for HME Providers HME providers must engage with referral sources to ensure patients receive optimal care. This article highlights the importance of mastering communication with referral sources and offers strategies for success that can lead to improved patient outcomes. Lindy Tentinger, President of VGM & Associates, Named Top 50 Women Leaders of Iowa for 2024 thumbnail Lindy Tentinger, President of VGM & Associates, Named Top 50 Women Leaders of Iowa for 2024 Women We Admire announced the Top 50 Women Leaders of Iowa for 2024. Among these distinguished leaders is Lindy Tentinger, President of VGM & Associates. Engaging Referral Sources: Key to Effective Wound Care for HME Providers thumbnail Engaging Referral Sources: Key to Effective Wound Care for HME Providers HME providers must engage with referral sources to ensure patients receive optimal care. This article highlights the importance of mastering communication with referral sources and offers strategies for success that can lead to improved patient outcomes.