Join us at Medtrade this year in Phoenix, AZ, March 2-4, 2026
Visit VGM at booth #603 and discover how we make navigating the complexities of the industry easy.
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Member/Vendor Partner Party: Celebrate 40 Years of VGM!
Join our member and vendor partner appreciation event on Tuesday, March 3, 7-10 p.m. at Warehouse215 – The Cathedrals. We’re throwing an '80s bash to celebrate 40 years of VGM supporting providers nationwide!
Education Sessions and Workshops
VGM Group's thought leaders are presenting at Medtrade. Check out their sessions below!
Monday, March 2
1 – 2 p.m.
- Uses and Abuses of Extrapolation and AI Software by Payers and CMS
- Wayne van Halem, President, The van Halem Group
- Lock Your Digital Door: Safeguarding Your Assets and Keeping Yourself Protected
- Nick Dideriksen, Vice President of Technology Innovation, VGM Forbin
3:30 – 5 p.m.
- DME 2030 and Beyond: Preparing for the Future
- Alan Morris, Senior Vice President of Strategy, VGM & Associates
- Introduction to Payer Relations/Landscape for the DME Industry and Payor Landscape
- Melanie Ewald, VP, Payer Relations & Reimbursement, VGM Group
- Inclusive by Design: Enhancing eCommerce Through Accessibility
- Cassi Price, President, VGM Forbin
Tuesday, March 3
10 – 11 a.m.
- 2026 TPE Update
- Kelly Grahovac, General Manager, The van Halem Group
- Understanding the Bid Process
- Wayne van Halem, President, The van Halem Group
11:15 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
- Provider Enrollment Success...Does Your HME Make the Cut?
- Kelly Grahovac, General Manager, The van Halem Group
- Current and Future Trends and Innovations in Payor Relations
- Melanie Ewald, VP, Payer Relations & Reimbursement, VGM Group
- Creating a Digital Footprint: Marketing Strategies HME Providers Haven’t Considered (But Should)
- Heather Seevell, Director of Sales and Marketing, VGM Forbin
1 - 2 p.m.
- Audit Landscape: What’s New, Now, Next?
- Wayne van Halem, President, The van Halem Group
- Recruiting ATPs Panel Discussion
- Ted Metcalf, Director, U.S. Rehab
Wednesday, March 4
10 – 11 a.m.
- Understanding the Bid Process
- Wayne van Halem, President, The van Halem Group