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Heartland Session Sneak Peek: Inventory Management, Procurement, & Cash Flow Many members lament the challenge of staying cash flow positive while maintaining an inventory that allows them to serve their patients in a timely manner. Join Gerry at Heartland for a discussion on all things inventory management, procurement, and cashflow.
Heartland Sneak Peek: Forensic Denials – DME Season 2 Episode 1 Medtrade attendees raved about season 1 of Forensic Denials so much that the lead investigators are bringing season 2 to the VGM Heartland conference in June, and with ALL new cases to solve.
Everything You Need to Know About Heartland Conference 2022 In this episode of Industry Matters, we are talking about the upcoming Heartland Conference.
Heartland Sneak Peek: HME Industry SWOT Analysis The types and quantity of changes that have occurred over the past two years are unprecedented, and the majority of them have been driven by the COVID-19 pandemic. Make sure to catch HME Industry SWOT Analysis, presented by Craig Douglas, Ronda Buhrmester, Mark Higley, and John Gallagher at Heartland 2022.
Inside Look with Clint, Episode 11: VGM Forbin Clint Geffert, president of VGM & Associates, sat down with Lindy Tentinger, president of VGM Forbin, to discuss how Forbin is empowering HME and DME businesses with digital solutions.
Heartland Sneak Peek: COVID Flexibilities Are Now Audit Opportunities One of the biggest uncertainties of moving into a post-pandemic world is how CMS will decide to audit claims submitted during the public health emergency.
Help Wanted: Combating Employee Shortages There are many contributing factors to the current economy and mass labor shortages and there is not a one-size-fits-all solution. Brooke Kraft, Talent Acquisition Specialist at VGM Group, Inc explains.
See What's Happening at Heartland 2022 Heartland Conference will be here before you know it. Just like every year, we designed this conference specifically with you in mind, and we want you to be the first to see what's in store for this year's in-person event.
Heartland Conference Sneak Peek: Valuing Market Expansion Opportunities Looking for growth next year? Your road to profitability can be accelerated by utilizing data to value opportunity.
Recharge Your Battery & Renew Your Soul @ Heartland You belong at VGM's Heartland Conference this summer (June 13-15, 2022) if you are involved in the HME industry. Get there.
Do You Want Fries With That? Adapting to Home Health Market Growth While we have always understood the important role that home health plays in the healthcare continuum, this past year and a half has raised the bar for all of the healthcare work, but nowhere as impactful as the home healthcare segment.
Why Hasn't E-Prescribing of DME Taken Off? Electronic prescribing of medications and lab tests have been a part of the healthcare ecosystem for almost 20 years. It has been proven to improve quality of care, reduce errors, increase efficiency, and lower administrative costs. So why hasn't e-prescribing of durable medical equipment taken off?
Using Data to Hit the Right Sales Targets at DASCO HME A sales and marketing strategy is only as good as the data that you have behind it. Without a way to measure or benchmark your success, you don't fully understand your current positioning and how you have improved over time. VGM Market Data has changed how we establish goals and targets for our sales and marketing team.
#BreakTheBias with Custom Prosthetics on International Women's Day Today is International Women's Day. This year's theme is #BreakTheBias. Women see biases in our communities, workplaces, and some healthcare policies. One of the most egregious healthcare policy biases relates to custom breast prosthetics.
Retail is Rewired for 2022 VGM Retail is poised to help businesses reimagine what a retail offering looks like in an HME business. Rob Baumhover discusses how VGM Retail can help your business in 2022.
The Return of the RACs The Recovery Audit Contractor (RAC) Program wreaked havoc in the DMEPOS industry from 2011 until about 2015 when they were essentially given free rein to audit DMEPOS claims. Wayne van Halem discusses how the RACs have caught up and what to expect from them in 2022.
Navigating Supply Chain Disruptions Since the onset of COVID-19, there have been challenges facing DME/HME providers, including sharp increases in costs pertaining to several facets of their business. Supply chain issues have not helped. Craig Douglas discusses navigating the supply chain disruption as an HME company.
Registration Opens for Heartland 2022 Registration for VGM's 21st anniversary Heartland Conference is now open. The educational event will be held in person June 13-15 in Waterloo, Iowa.
Trends, Opportunities, and Challenges in 2022 Mike Mallaro discusses the noteworthy trends that are creating opportunities and challenges in 2022.
A Review of 'Lists' and What you Need to Know About Codes for Reimbursement In this episode of Industry Matters, Senior Director of Payer Relations for VGM Government, Ronda Buhrmester, and Dan Fedor, Director of Reimbursement and Education for U.S. Rehab, talk about lists and what all of these updates mean for your business.

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